Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take. To coincide with our local planting season, as well as Mental Health Week in...
The Department of Agriculture is conducting a confidential survey to better understand the factors affecting mental health within the farming community in Prince Edward Island. What is the goal of this survey? This survey is part of a research project that follows up on Dr...
If you’ve ever had your soil or water tested, you might be familiar with the PEI Analytical Lab. While the lab is well-known for its environmental testing on soil and water, it’s less known for the role it plays in supporting the province’s livestock industry, particularly in the...
Agroforestry Factsheet Series V1: Agroforestry Planting Considerations
Biosecurity at the farm level can be defined as the management practices enabling producers to prevent the introduction and movement of disease-causing agents and pests onto, between, and off of agricultural operations. Biosecurity measures are used to minimize the risk of...
Ellen Davis comes from a long line of beef farmers and has a deep passion for the livestock sector—it's in her blood. As the Island’s new Livestock Champion, she’s eager to share her passion and make a positive impact on the industry in PEI. "Being raised on a farm, I developed a...
Following a commitment in the 2025 Speech from the Throne, the Province is offering a new program to purchase designated potato wart index fields from producers and agricultural operations. The PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program will add to existing investments and initiatives to...