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Stray Livestock
2022-12-05
What is stray livestock?
Under the PEI Stray Livestock Act “livestock” means (i) cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, or (ii) animals of a class or type designated in the regulations as livestock.
and defines stray, or at large, as livestock that is
not under the direct or continuous control...
The Why and How of Soil Testing
2022-08-23
Over the past five decades, the practice and use of soil testing has become widely accepted in agri-business both by farmers and industry. The potential for increased yields and profits has been the obvious motivator for the keen interest in soil testing.
Fertilizers are the major cost in the...
The Why and How of Potato Tissue Testing
2022-08-23
In recent years there have been steady advances in the technology of insect and disease control, tillage, and general crop management. Fertility management has also advanced considerably with concern focussed on micro nutrients as well as the traditional nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizers...
Soil Compaction
2022-08-10
Soil compaction can be a symptom of poor soil health and can become a more difficult issue to combat if it is not addressed. Compaction can diminish a plant’s ability to uptake water and nutrients, reduces the soil’s natural erosion defence, and ultimately can result in a sub-optimal crop.
Soil...
Understanding Available Water Capacity: An Important Part of your Soil Health Testing Regime
2022-08-10
Available water capacity (AWC), is defined as the amount of water that is available to the plant roots from the soil. Climate change and seasonal precipitation variability is increasingly providing moisture challenges in crop production on PEI. Understanding a soil’s ability to retain water, so...
How to Collect Plant Samples for Plant Disease Identification
2022-07-29
The Plant Disease Diagnostic section of PEI Analytical Laboratories is now open and accepting samples for the 2022 season. Samples may be dropped off directly to the lab, or at PEI Access sites outside of Charlottetown.
The Plant Disease Diagnostic Service provides farmers,...
Soil Health Improvement Plans (SHIP)
2022-06-07
What is a Soil Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)?
A Soil Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) is a new advisory service developed to help farmers assess their current soil health status and set actions to support soil health. The service is delivered by Soil and Water Conservation Specialists at the PEI...
Swine Importation Permits
2022-06-07
What are the Swine Importation Regulations?
The Swine Importation Regulations of the Animal Health Act are in place to protect all swine on PEI from the introduction of specific diseases that could negatively impact or kill swine that become infected.
Why do I need to apply for a Swine...
Agriculture Statistics
2022-05-25
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...
Agri-Food Promotion Program
2022-05-09
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture has established the Agri-Food Promotion Program to increase the awareness, demand, and consumption for fresh, high-quality Prince Edward Island agricultural products.
Who is eligible?
Mi’kmaq First Nations, Indigenous Organizations
groups (e.g...