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Fire Blight Management Facsheet
Information factsheet about managing fire blight in apple orchards.
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PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL)
PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) provides chemical and microbiological analysis for water, soil, dairy, animal feed, seed, plant tissue, manure, and compost samples, and disease identification service for crops. The lab is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to...
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About the Farm Practices Review Board
Agriculture is very important Prince Edward Island and its provincial economy. It is in the provincial interest that in agricultural areas, agricultural uses and normal farm practices are promoted and protected in a way that balances the needs of the agricultural community with...
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Horticulture Diversification Program
The Horticulture Diversification Program supports horticulture food producers to expand greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) production, adopt technologies and processes to increase efficiency and productivity, expand and improve crop storages to extend the...
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PEI - 2 Billion Trees Planting Program
The federal government has set a goal to plant two billion trees in Canada over 10 years. These trees will help restore nature, create healthy forest ecosystems, and increase carbon capture across the country. Prince Edward Island is supporting this work with the Government of...
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About the Natural Products Appeals Tribunal
The Natural Products Appeals Tribunal is responsible for hearing appeals of orders, directions or decisions made by commodity boards and marketing commissions in the province and appeals of orders, directions or regulations made by the PEI Marketing Council. Who serves on the...
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Report a Violation to a Conservation Officer
Conservation officers patrol the Province of PEI to monitor, preserve and protect our Island’s wildlife and natural resources. They conduct investigations and respond to reports from the public about potential violations under many pieces of provincial and federal legislation. You could encounter a conservation officer anywhere on PEI, including highways, beaches, riverbanks, or trails. What should I report to a conservation officer? To report something you believe is a violation, including poaching, illegal dumping or an environmental concern, leave a detailed message anytime at 902-368-4884...
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Integrated Pest Management
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or human concerns. They include weeds...
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Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program
What does this program cover? Livestock producers on PEI can purchase price protection on calves and feeders in the form of an insurance policy. This insurance pilot program offers protection against an unexpected drop in prices over a defined period of time. Coverage is based on...
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Soybean Pest Alert - Thistle Caterpillars
There seems to be a sporadic outbreak of thistle caterpillars this year in many soybean fields across the province. Growers are encouraged to scout their fields to assess any damage. The following bullets provide some information about the insect. Thistle caterpillars are the...