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News before 1996 is not available online.
Through a new and expanded agriculture recycling program, farmers can keep even more plastics out of landfills. PEI is the first province in Atlantic Canada with a regulated extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for agricultural plastics, which started December 1, 2022...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing a new $17 million dollar investment that will fund a suite of programs for those in the agriculture industry who were significantly impacted by the effects of Hurricane Fiona. The programs being announced today are a direct...
Islanders are being asked to provide comments and feedback to update the provincial guidelines for manure management in PEI’s agricultural industry. The Manure Management Guidelines will replace the current guidelines that were released in 1999. The review of the guidelines will...
Provincial funding is available for local groups wishing to establish new food resources and increase access to Island food for their community. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is accepting applications, and is providing funding to local community organizations to...
Yesterday, the Province’s of PEI and Quebec hosted a virtual seminar to discuss the importance of mental well-being in agriculture. The Virtual Seminar on Famers’ Mental Health was a joint effort initiated by PEI and Quebec’s Ministry’s of Agriculture to further awareness and...
With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for beauty. The Department of Agriculture and Land is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy that beauty by participating in...
Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply. Today, May 26, Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow hosted his colleagues from the other three Atlantic provinces to discuss approaches for the next agricultural...
The provincial government is providing additional funding for community groups to access locally sourced food supplies, equipment and infrastructure so they can help people in need. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is a $200,000 provincial investment that will...
The provincial government is partnering with several local groups in PEI’s agriculture sector to offer food support packages for Islanders. In light of the increases in costs-of-living due to global events, the provincial government is collaborating with valued partners such as...
The provincial government is announcing new funding for a project to support seed potato producers in adapting to ongoing trade suspensions by planting soil-building crops. The Soil Building for Seed Producers Project is a $3 million provincial investment into PEI’s seed sector...