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Perennial Crop Development Program Guidelines
Perennial Crop Development Program Guidelines
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Perennial Crop Development Program Application Form
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Perennial Crop Development Program
The Perennial Crop Development Program is designed to increase sustainability in PEI’s agriculture sector. Perennial crops are often considered to have both substantial ecological and economic benefits compared to annual crop species. Perennial crops can increase carbon levels in...
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Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career development opportunity at the PEI Department of Agriculture (DA) Every year the program will provide one successful applicant the opportunity to complete a one-year temporary work term in the DA’s...
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Wireworm and Click Beetle Fact Sheet
This fact sheet was developed to explain integrated pest management practices for control of wireworm in potato fields.
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Late Blight of Potatoes Fact Sheet
This fact sheet was developed to explain the best management practices – control of late blight of potatoes
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Acute Toxicity Hazard of Pesticides to Freshwater Fish, Birds, and Bees
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.
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Integrated Pest Management
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...
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Motorists, farmers need to share the road
Island motorists are asked to be cautious and patient encountering farm equipment on the highway. Large and slow-moving farm equipment is more prevalent on Island highways during the busy spring planting season. With the increased possibility of accidents, it is important for...
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Food security project grant deadline is May 25
Grants are again available to fund projects as part of a provincial government program that connects Islanders to nutritious local food. The Community Food Security Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres and other organizations provide information...