Agriculture
The following fact sheet was developed to assist producers in decision making by providing information on the short term toxicity hazard of pesticides to freshwater fish, birds, and bees.
2020 Statistics
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PEI Statistical Review 2020
Census Statistics
Farm Census Data (PEI Numbers, Acres, Value, Livestock) - 1986/2016
Farm Income Statistics
Farm Cash Receipts...
These guidelines are designed to reduce the risk of contamination of land and water resources which may result from the improper disposal practices.
The permanent disposal or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the ground surface may constitute an...
A permit for each lot of seed potatoes originating outside of PEI must be obtained from the Minister of Agriculture prior to being planted on Prince Edward Island. This is pursuant to Section 12 of the Potatoes Regulations.
A permit will be issued for...
Any accommodation you provide for seasonal agricultural workers must meet provincial environmental health and safety requirements, i.e. kept in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from vermin and rodent infestation. The federal...
Highlights of the PEI 2020 Agriculture and Agri-Food International Exports
Submissions are now closed.
What do I need to complete the online form?
You will be asked to provide the details you want included in your listing including:
Current contact details, including your website address
Location of your farm or food...
What is the Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Courses (CEC’s)?
The Continuing Education Courses will enable a holder of a Pesticide Class A Applicator Certificate to renew their certification without writing the Class A exam.
Certification...
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career development opportunity at the PEI Department of Agriculture (DA)
Every year the program will provide one successful applicant the opportunity to complete a one-year temporary...
Agriculture is the largest contributor of any resource sector to the economy of Prince Edward Island. Rainfall patterns have changed in recent years and in some cases, some farmers are interested in irrigating crops to ensure yield and quality.
One...
The Department maintains a list of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry associations and boards in the province, as well as some regional organizations.
You will be able to:
view and print contact information for a single organization...
If you want to establish a farm in PEI it may be helpful to consult the Guide for Beginning Farmers on Prince Edward Island before you make any financial or production decisions. This convenient agricultural resource outlines the support, training and...
The Next Policy Framework (NPF) for Agriculture - 2018-2023
Consultations Report
Over the past two years, the Department of Agriculture and Land has been evaluating and collecting feedback on existing Growing Forward 2 (GF2) programming and identifying...
Current Ag Market Report:
August 3, 2023
Compiled Annual Ag Market Report:
2023 Ag Market Report
2022 Ag Market Report
2021 Ag Market Report
2020 Ag Market Report
2019 Ag Market Report
2018 Ag Market Report
2017 Ag Market Report
2016 Ag Market...