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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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| Hammill Pleased With Farm Safety Net Agreement
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill says he is very satisfied with the tentative agreement reached between federal and provincial ministers today on a plan for farm safety net programs over the next three years. The plan includes basic safety net programming and an income disaster… |
| Malting Barley Production Planned
The Prince Edward Island Grain Elevators Corporation is offering contracts to growers who are interested in malt barley production this season. The Corporation has secured enough seed to plant 1500 acres this spring. The seed will be provided to interested producers and the cost of the seed will be… |
| Major Conference On Sustainable Agriculture
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry, in conjunction with the Soil and Crop Improvement Association, is sponsoring a major conference on sustainable agriculture on April 7 and 8 at the Charlottetown Hotel. The conference is the result of a resolution passed unanimously in… |
| Easter Beef Sale Results
Grand Champion, Champio 4-H, Champion Limousin owned by Jeanelle Boyle, Kingston was purchased by Atlantic Superstore & Charlottetown Market for $5.25/lb.Reserve Grand Champion, Champion Maine Anjou owned by Brian & Dora MacKinley , North River, was purchased by Cornwall Save Easy for $3.30… |
| Conference Features Presentations on Sustainable Agriculture
A number of industry representatives from Prince Edward Island and across North America will be featured this Friday and Saturday at the Sustainability in Agriculture Conference being held at the Charlottetown Hotel. The conference, held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Soil and Crop… |
| Province Announces Seed Potato Incentive Potato
The provincial government has announced support for another important building block in the potato industry's strategy to reestablish Prince Edward Island's position as a supplier of high quality seed potatoes. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said today the Province will implement a… |
| New Award For Sustainable Agriculture
The provincial government is establishing a new annual award to recognize Islanders who have achieved success in sustainable food production and marketing. The award will be called the Honourable Gilbert R. Clements Award of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture. It is being named in honour of the… |
| Plant Diagnostic Service Now Available
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is once again offering a plant diagnostic service for agriculture producers and industry representatives. Producers can submit samples directly to the Plant Health Services laboratory at the Potato Services Building in Kensington, or through the District… |
| Forestry Buffer Zones To Be Implemented Soon
The Legislative Assembly, in passing the amendments to the Environmental Protection Act, has cleared the way to establish 20 and 30 metre stream buffer zones in forested areas as soon as the Act is proclaimed. "The establishment of forested zones along all streams will help protect our soil and… |
| Province To Welcome Brazilian Agriculture Minister
Prince Edward Island will be hosting an official visit of the Minister of Agriculture and Supply from Brazil this coming Sunday and Monday. The minister, Francisco Sergio Turra, will be accompanied by a delegation of about 20 Brazilian government and industry representatives. "The purpose of the… |
| Farmers To Receive Full Disaster Program Payment
Now that the new federal-provincial Agriculture Income Disaster Assistance (ADIA) program has been formally signed, eligible producers will be receiving full payment of funds under the program. Up until now, producers had been receiving 50 percent of the funds for which they were eligible under a… |
| Potato Quality Monitoring and Inspection Facility Officially Opens
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque; and Robert MacDonald, Chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, were in Borden-Carleton today, to participate in the official opening and dedication of the new Prince Edward Island… |
| Potato Pest Alert Update
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry released the first of its weekly potato pest alert updates today. It reports that lack of rainfall and relative humidities below 90 percent have kept the late blight weather index low to very low across the province. Rain forecasted for Friday coupled… |
| Application Deadline Extended Under Agricultural Disaster Program
The Prince Edward Island Agriculture Insurance Corporation has extended the deadline for applications under the Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance (AIDA) program to July 31. The announcement was part of a number of changes made under safety net programs to better respond to the needs of… |
| Island Riders to Compete in World Class Dressage Horse Show
Island riders will compete in the Fair Isle Horse Show on June 26 and 27 at Venture Stables in Freetown. Riders from across the Maritimes will participate in this World Class Horse Show including several people who will ride tests sponsored by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). These… |
| Agriculture Ministers Set Time On Safety Net Reforms
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers closed their annual meeting yesterday after spending two intense days examining the farm safety net system and also how Canada's trade policy can play a critical role in improving farm incomes. Ministers discussed the current farm income… |
| Support Announced For Matinee Harness Racing
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill today announced measures aimed at increasing participation of horse owners at matinee harness racing tracks in O'Leary, Alberton and Kensington. Transportation assistance of $50 per horse will be paid to Prince Edward Island owners who travel 30… |
| Hammill Expresses Concern Over Fishkills
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill today expressed major concerns over the number of recent fishkills in Prince Edward Island streams, and said action is being taken to help prevent similar incidences. "This is a very significant problem and we are taking it very, very seriously,"… |
| Action Plan Responds To Fishkills
Ministers of the Department of Technology and Environment and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry today announced an action plan to both understand the facts of recent fish kills in several Island streams and identify the steps required to reduce the risk to aquatic life. Ministers Mitch… |
| Minister Declares PEI Humane Society Month
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill has declared August as Prince Edward Island Humane Society Month. "The Prince Edward Island Humane Society provides an invaluable service in promoting and providing for the humane treatment of animals," said Mr. Hammill. "Declaring August as Humane… |