Agriculture Business and Economics
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farms represent about 42.5% of the total land area (594,324 acres). In July 2020, the population of PEI was 159,625. The 2016 Census of...
The Agriculture Research and Innovation Program (ARIP) is comprised of four sub-programs that support farm-level research, innovation and adoption projects that can lead increased competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the PEI agriculture...
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...
What is late participation?
Under the new Canadian Agricultural Partnership, governments agreed to allow producers to join the program after the enrolment deadline if there is a significant downturn in a farm sector and a gap in participation.
To...
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...
This document was developed by the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land for the purpose of outlining various crops and livestock that are produced on PEI.
The Community Food Security and Agriculture Awareness Program will support community-led education programs and outreach activities that will result in local market expansion and improved community food security, i.e. raise the profile of PEI agriculture...
The online form below allows you to register your farm as required under the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act to provide stable funding for general farm organizations in Prince Edward Island
Which organizations receive funding?
At...
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...
PEI Fresh Products Directory is an online guide to connect growers, producers, processors, chefs, restaurants, tourism operators and other culinary industry stakeholders.
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...
The Island Community Food Security Initiative is designed to provide grants to community organizations to support food and other eligible costs for community fridges, gardens and meals.
Who is Eligible?
Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous...
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...
The purpose of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Livestock Strategy is to serve as a guiding document to support the development of PEI’s livestock sectors. The Livestock Strategy will be implemented through collaboration with the livestock industry and its...
The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Contingency Fund has been established to provide support to the PEI agriculture industry for unanticipated costs and activities due to potato wart related restrictions.
Growers and agriculture businesses are...
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...
The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness by supporting small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri- processors to expand their product base or markets through...
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...
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Land has established the Soil Building for Seed Potato Producers Program to assist in the planting of soil-building crops or extended perennial crops in fields originally intended for seed potatoes...
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 Strategic Industry Growth Initiative is designed to increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agriculture industry through a coordinated effort to accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products...
Prince Edward Island is remarkably striking this time of year. The gently sloping hillsides are a colourful delight with freshly cut forage, newly planted cereal and blueberry fields in blossom. Cattle grazing on sunny hillsides, while foxes wander...
This infographic displays some of the policies and programs working towards sustainability in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries.
The Department of Agriculture and Land and the Department of Fisheries and Communities maintain policies and programs to ensure the actions of the present day do not diminish the ability of future generations to provide for their needs, maintain their...
Tailgate Talks is a video series produced by Department of Agriculture and Land to showcase our important agriculture industry on PEI.
Tailgate Talks Episode 1 – PEI’s Future Farmer Program
Ever wonder what it takes to enter into the Agriculture...
Current Ag Market Report:
September 22, 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...