Potato producers in the Atlantic Canadian provinces of New Brunswick (NB) and Prince Edward Island (PE) rely on the photosystem II-inhibiting herbicide metribuzin for weed management. This study demonstrates that PSII-inhibitor-resistant common lambsquarters are fo
The PEI Department of Agriculture and Land began a long term soil quality monitoring project in 1998 to routinely assess and monitor fluctuations in soil quality and soil nutrient levels within agricultural land on PEI.
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 intent of this protocol is to reduce the risk of introducing named diseases as per the Animal Health Act Bee Health Regulations and specifies the requirements that must be met to obtain a Bee Health Certificate (Import Permit) to transport western honey bees (Apis
This publication is intended to give direction for sustainable manure management practices on Prince Edward Island, as well as for beneficial management practices current at the time of publication.
These Guidelines are the successor to “Guidelines for Manure Management for Prince Edward Island”, published in 1999. The following legislation is applicable to manure management: Building Codes Act Environmental Protection Act Fisheries Act Farm Practices Act Occupational Health...
Aujourd’hui, la ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire, Marie-Claude Bibeau, et le ministre de l’Agriculture et des Terres de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, Bloyce Thompson, ont visité l’exploitation agricole de la famille Schurman à Kensington, à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard...
This guide serves to introduce prospective perennial crop entrepreneurs to the site assessment and development process. The goal of this guide is to ensure that new orchards/vineyards have the best possible chance for success.
2020 Agriculture Market Report compiled each week for livestock and crop prices
Lorsque vous soumettez des échantillons de sol aux Laboratoires d’analyse de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard pour l’analyse de la santé des sols, il est recommandé de suivre ces lignes directrices pour l’échantillonnage des sols afin de s’assurer que votre échantillon est représentatif...