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...
This fact sheet was developed to explain integrated pest management practices for control of wireworm in potato fields.
This fact sheet was developed to explain the best management practices – control of late blight of potatoes
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.
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...
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...
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...
Four horses from the same barn east of Charlottetown have been diagnosed with Strangles. The barn owner immediately implemented all control measures to prevent further spread of disease. Strangles is a very contagious bacterial infection of horses that causes fever, cough...
Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion (GDI) Plan and Report (2020)
This report provides information on GDI activities the Department completed between 2018 and 2020. A plan for 2020 to 2022 is included.
This document outlines a Swine Disease Emergency Response Plan that could be enacted immediately following suspicion of a disease.