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.
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2019 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals...
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2018 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals...
As the Province continues to focus on building the livestock sector across the Island, updates are being made to the Manure Management Guidelines as an additional resource for local farmers. Last updated in 1999, the Provincial Manure Management Guidelines provide direction to...
Wild cucumber, Echinocystis lobata, is an annual vine native to North America. However, it can become a nuisance and some consider it a weed. This fact sheet explains how to identify and control this invasive species.
The PEI Department of Agriculture has created an Agroforestry Fact Sheet Series about common agroforestry practices for farmers and landowners on PEI. What is Agroforestry? Agroforestry mixes trees with other agricultural land-use, such as fields crops and livestock. These...
This fact sheet was developed to explain the best management practices – control of late blight of potatoes
Telling the story of Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - Farming proves to be the best medicine
What is yellow nutsedge? Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) is a highly invasive perennial plant that can act as a weed in agricultural fields. There is currently one confirmed sighting of yellow nutsedge on PEI. It was originally found on a residential property, where it...
The Guide for Beginning Farmers on Prince Edward Island is intended to serve as a starting point for those interested in pursuing an agricultural enterprise on Prince Edward Island