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...
Deadline for application for AgriInsurance for eligible 2022 spring seeded crops is May 31st, 2022.
Please contact the office at (902) 836-0439 or email AICInsurance@gov.pe.ca for more information.
Production insurance provides production risk...
The 2022 AgriStability Enrollment Deadline has been extended to June 30, 2022. Producers now have until June 30th to enroll and pay their 2022 fees or opt out of the program without penalty.
Enrollment notices were issued to new and returning...
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 and Land prior to being planted on Prince Edward Island. This is pursuant to Section 12 of the Potatoes Regulations.
A permit will be...
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 Department of Agriculture and Land is preparing for the Next Policy Framework (NPF) for agriculture. The current framework is the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), a cost-shared agreement between the Department and Agriculture and Agri-Food...
Highlights of the PEI 2020 Agriculture and Agri-Food International Exports
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 products (to appear on map)
Type...
Due to COVID-19, we will be delivering most of our pesticide training courses for 2021/22 as on-line only. Please see below for more details.
What is the Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Courses (CEC’s)?
The Continuing Education Courses...
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...
Please send your name and e-mail address to agri-feedback@gov.pe.ca to be notified when the program opens for applications. Please include "PCDMP" in the subject line.
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career...
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:
May 19, 2022
Compiled Annual 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 Report
2015 Ag Market...