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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Co-op Stores Introduced to Summerside Farms Pork
Store managers and meat managers from all Co-op stores on Prince Edward Island met in Charlottetown to get a first look at Summerside Farms Pork, the first FoodTrust product to hit the market. This product is grown by a dedicated group of FoodTrust producers on local, family-owned farms that… |
| New Support for Hog Industry
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy today announced three new programs to expand the hog industry, provide greater stability to producers and increase pork quality. Total new investment in the industry under the three programs is up to $7 million. A new $3.5 million loan program will… |
| Department Provides Support To Beef Industry
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy today announced the department is providing a financial contribution of $50,000 in support of the new Prince Edward Island Cow/Calf Co-operative. The Prince Edward Island Cattlemen's Association has provided a further $25,000. The funds will be used to… |
| Royal Winter Fair Results
The magic of the Royal Winter Fair has again taken over Exhibition Park in Toronto. The largest event of its kind, the 80th Royal Winter Fair is the combination of many things: excited children, a myriad of prize farm animals, colourful displays and fine edged competition. Add to this the lure… |
| Royal Winter Fair
Although the Royal Winter Fair did not bring the financial success of a year ago for George Dixon of Clyde River, when he received a price of $50 per pound for his market lamb, this Royal Fair brought him recognition that will outlast the former financial success. George Dixon, Clyde River, was… |
| Royal Winter Fair Poultry Results
Earlier this year, a decision was made to eliminate the poultry show at the Royal. Through the determined efforts of a number of people, the decision was overturned and there was once again the chorus of crowing roosters and honking geese in the buildings of Exhibition Place when the Royal Winter… |
| Major Farm Management Conference Coming Up
A major farm management conference is being held in Charlottetown from November 21 to 23. The Atlantic Farm Challenges Conference is an annual event that attracts agriculture industry representatives from the four Atlantic provinces. The theme of this year's conference is "It's Your Move," and… |
| Ayrshires and Lambs at the Royal Winter Fair
Two entries consigned by Island Ayrshire breeders commanded a tidy price at the Top Genetic Ayrshire Sale at the Royal Winter Fair. A Senior calf, FOREVER SCHOON PRINCESS ET consigned by Forever Schoon Farms of Vernon Bridge brought $4,800 from a breeder in New York, while a Junior calf BLACKADDER… |
| Research Aimed at Controlling Plant Pathogens in Potato Crop
Agriculture in the 21st century involves much more than planting, harvesting and looking after livestock. Research has become a key component to success. While much of that work is done by federal and provincial scientists, the practical knowledge of farmers is also a valuable commodity. With… |
| New Partnership Between FoodTrust and Co-op Atlantic
A new partnership between FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island and Co-op Atlantic has been established which will result in collaborative efforts and logistical support in the marketing of FoodTrust products. The partnership was announced today at a news conference in Charlottetown. Under the terms of… |
| First-Time Exhibitor Takes Home Trophy
A goat breeder from Prince Edward Island made a fine showing in the Nubian Dairy Goat classes at the Royal Winter Fair. Allison Ferguson of Winsloe brought home the Breed Challenge Trophy; this was the first time she exhibited her animals at the Royal. She was pleased with her debut and is… |
| Starch and Sugar Content
Just like humans, livestock need a balanced diet to produce at maximum efficiency. For farmers, it can be a challenge to feed their animals just the right balance of all essential ingredients that will produce that succulent piece of beef or top quality milk. Atlantic Nutrition Enterprises Inc. has… |
| Farm Management Conference a Success
"It's Your Move" was the theme of the Atlantic Farm Challenges Conference in Charlottetown the weekend of November 21-23, providing a unique opportunity for producers to examine the future of their industry. A total of 120 participants represented the four Atlantic provinces and Maine. An agenda… |
| Casey Van Diepen Appointed to Milk Marketing Board
Kenny MacLellan, Chair of the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, announced today that Casey van Diepen of Morell has been appointed to the Prince Edward Island Milk Marketing Board. The appointment is effective immediately. The appointment was made necessary by the death of one of the… |
| Christmas Wreaths From The Public Forest
A forestry operation in Heatherdale, Prince Edward Island, is meeting increased demand for its Christmas wreaths by harvesting balsam fir tips from the province's Public Forests. Austin and Marjorie Tattrie of Tattrie's Wreaths and Garlands won a tender to harvest the balsam fir tips from two… |
| Summerside Farms Pork Reaches the Market
PEI Pork Plus and FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island have formally launched their first co-branded product. Summerside Farms Pork, a distinctive, wholesome, high-quality pork product, is now available at Co-op stores throughout the Province. "We are proud to launch our first product under the… |
| Blueberry Growers Adopting Integrated Pest Management
Blueberries are one of the province's new and emerging crops. Thanks to a joint effort between industry and government, blueberry production in the province has gone from under a million pounds in the 1980s to over five million pounds this year. Within the next five years, total blueberry acreage… |
| Farmers Believe in Proactive Approach to Environment
Allan Ling believes in tackling environmental problems head on. Together with his brother, Melvin, he runs Lingdale Farms – a beef feedlot and finish hog operation in Wheatley River. Since the farm is in the heart of the community and in close proximity to the river, Allan said they have always… |
| MacDonald Always Looking for Ways to Do Things Better
Like any other industry, the technology of farming is constantly changing. Each new piece of equipment holds out the promise of preforming a task quicker, more efficiently and/or more environmentally friendly than what has gone before. Just keeping abreast of what's on the market and how it could… |
| Unique Invention Helps Cut Work in Half
As anybody who is a fan of cauliflower knows, the head of the vegetable when purchased in the supermarket is usually as white as snow. That doesn't happen by accident. Cauliflower is very sensitive to sunlight, and too much will turn the head a yellow colour. While it remains safe to eat, the… |