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The primary goal of nutrient management planning is to ensure adequate nutrients are supplied to a crop with the least amount of impact on the surrounding natural resources. Prince Edward Island derives all of its drinking water from ground water sources and therefore is very...

Here you will find a collection of stories that profile clients and projects funded under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in Prince Edward Island. What is the Sustainable Agriculture Partnership? The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new...

Soil compaction can be a symptom of poor soil health and can become a more difficult issue to combat if it is not addressed. Compaction can diminish a plant’s ability to uptake water and nutrients, reduces the soil’s natural erosion defence, and ultimately can result in a sub...

Phosphorus (P) is a key element in crop production. Phosphorus enhances root growth, flowering, seed formation and seed maturation. Phosphorus availability is controlled by several factors such as soil organic matter levels, soil pH, and soil aluminum and iron contents, making it...

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...

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...