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.
2017 Statistics
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PEI Statistical Review 2017
Complete 2017 Agriculture Statistical - 26 tables
Census StatisticsFarm Census Data (PEI Numbers, Acres, Value, Livestock) - 1986/...
Production insurance provides production risk protection to producers by minimizing the economic effects of crop losses caused by natural hazards.
The Production Insurance Program is a provincially delivered program which is cost shared with the federal...
AgriStability late participation for PEI producers
If your farm experienced large yield losses because of the severe cold snap in June 2018, AgriStability can help. Although the 2018 enrolment deadline has passed you can still participate in...
A Discussion Guide
The PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is developing legislation that will establish the creation of a Food Awareness Day and a Food Awareness Week. These events intend to promote, celebrate and create awareness about...
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 discarding or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the surface of the ground may...
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...
The E-Letter is a growing part of the way in which information and communications technology can be used effectively by the agriculture and agri-food industry to communicate and share information, and to open up new opportunities for the way we do...
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 is...
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2018 season and is currently accepting samples.
The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted...
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program is currently closed. If you would like to be notified when the Program is accepting applications in the future, please complete the PCDMP notification form.
The Policy Capacity Development and...
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...
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 Fisheries has been evaluating and collecting feedback on existing Growing Forward 2 (GF2) programming and...
Current Ag Market Report:
November 16, 2018
Compiled Annual Ag Market Report:
2018 Ag Market Report
2017 Ag Market Report
2016 Ag Market Report
2015 Ag Market Report
Other Agriculture Market Reports
Atlantic Stockyards
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