The Agriculture Stewardship Program is designed to increase environmental sustainability, and climate change mitigation and adaptation, by providing technical and financial support to the development, promotion and implementation of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs)...
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), between the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the...
This program assists farmers and landowners to identify and incorporate beneficial management practices in their farming activities by developing a practical plan for operating their farm in a way that is environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable, and economically viable...
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 health, and enjoy their...
The Soil Health Analysis for PEI Island Producers and Watersheds Project is a project under the Agriculture Stewardship Program . The project is designed to support environmental sustainability and environmental management decisions, soil health, and improvements to agronomic...
Simply put, nutrient management is about making sure that crop and livestock nutrient needs are met, while at the same time, not having those nutrients in excess. It aims to optimize crop yield and quality, minimize input costs and protect soil and water. The principles of...
Environment, Energy and Climate Action is proposing changes to the province's beverage container program, affecting deposits and refunds on cans, bottles and other beverage containers. Legislative Changes Government is proposing the repeal of the Beverage Containers Act...
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or human concerns. They include weeds...
Prince Edward Island is a special place. As an Island, it has 1,100 km of shoreline, indented with productive bays and coves, and dotted with rolling sand dunes and soaring red cliffs. Our Island is home to thousands of species of plants and animals and many distinct habitat...
In 2022, government released the Net Zero Framework with a vision to become Canada’s first Net Zero Province with targets for Net Zero Energy by 2030 and Net Zero for GHG Emissions by 2040. The Net Zero Advisory Committee provides advice based on diverse experience, knowledge...