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Cattle Disease Emergency Response Resource Manual
This document outlines a Cattle Disease Emergency Response Plan that could be enacted immediately following suspicion of a disease.
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Strategic Plan 2018: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Strategic Plan 2018
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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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Soil and Tissue Testing: A Valuable Aid in Soybean Fertilization
A fact sheet for soybean fertility using soil and tissue testing to determine proper fertilizer recommendations.
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Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (DAL)
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.
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What is Nutrient Management Planning?
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...
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Agriculture
Antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, are used in agriculture across all livestock sectors to treat infections in animals. In Canada based on 2020 data, approximately 82% of antimicrobials that are important to human medicine were distributed and/or sold for use in food...
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Grain elevators will be renovated, expanded
Expanding and renovating Prince Edward Island’s three grain elevators will help the province’s agriculture industry grow and lead to increased prosperity for all Islanders. The PEI Grain Elevators Corporation (GEC) has received a $9.2 million repayable loan from the provincial...
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Guidelines for Disposal of Cull Potatoes
These guidelines are designed to reduce the risk of contamination of land and water resources which may result from the improper disposal practices. The permanent disposal or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the ground surface may constitute an environmental or public health...
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Directory points the way to fresh, local food
There’s a way to find fresh, local food anywhere in Prince Edward Island. The 2018 edition of the Fresh Products Directory is available at www.peiflavours.ca or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s visitor information centres, liquor stores...