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First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Potato planting now in full swing

As they began the job of putting the 2013 crop in the ground , potato growers across the province faced the task with a mixture of apprehension and optimism.The apprehension comes from a price that has been lower than originally expected for most of ... [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]

Entities: Canada

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

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Grand River 4-H winning Shout Out for Ag video

4-H Clubs across PEI were enthusiastic participants in Farm Credit Canada “Shout Out for Ag” video competition.It gave 4-Hers the opportunity to create 30-45 second videos expressing positive thoughts and messages about agriculture. Island members took ... [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]

Entities: 4-h, Farm Cr Cda, Agriculture

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Turn that agriculture idea into a business

The PEI ADAPT Council and PEI Farm Works Investment Cooperative invites producers, processors and food system entrepreneurs to a breakfast meeting and workshop on, ‘Turning your agricultural idea(s) into a business.’The event is planned for June 11 at ... [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]

Entities: Agriculture, Agri-Food, Corporate Social Responsibility, government agencies

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Watts pays tribute to award winner

Tracadie-Hillsborough Park MLA Buck Watts recognized Gwen Corrigan Vesey on winning the Outstanding Agrologist Award recently in the legislature.Vessey, a long time employee of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, received the honour earlier this ... [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]

Entities: Agriculture, Tillage, Smartphone

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Producers urged to practise biosecurity as CFIA monitors H7N9 Avian Influenza

The H7N9 avian influenza virus that has been linked to human illnesses in the People's Republic of China has not been identified in either birds or people in Canada to date.Canada does not import raw poultry products or live birds from China. However, ... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Biosecurity, Bird Flu, H7N9

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Roach maintains taxpayer’s money secure in Ellis sale

Tignish-Palmer Road MLA Hal Perry wants to know how much Island taxpayers could lose with the decision by potato grower Warren Ellis to sell his operation.Warren Ellis Produce received a $3.7 million loan from the PEI Lending Agency to expand his operation ... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Warren Ellis, Choice International Ltd, Pat Binns, Souris (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

PEI Burger Love continues rapid growth in sales

With its third season now in the books, PEI Burger Love continues to experience the kind of growth any Fortune 500 company would envy.During the month long campaign in April, the 31 restaurants sold a combined total of 46,204 of their gourmet specialityburgers. ... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Cattle, Agriculture, Jalapeño

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Egg Prices

The Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island has announced new prices for eggs effective April 21.The minimum Canada Grade A Producer Price by the dozen: Extra Large $2.02; Large $2.02; Medium $1.90 and Small $1.42. The suggested minimum Canada Grade A Wholesale ... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Canada, Wholesale

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 2 reports

Back to the well

Who can own how much land? Does the public have the right to impose restrictions on what landowners can do? If it does, what regulations are needed?Are Royal Commissions, task forces, round tables, commissions (we’ve had them all over the years) the best ... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]

Entities: Carver, Task Force, Agriculture, Land Use

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 2 reports

Producers to face hike in crop insurance premiums

Producers using the crop insurance program this growing season will face a hike in their premiums in the range of three to four per cent.Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster said during debate on his departmental estimates the program paid ... [Published Island Farmer - May 03 2013]

Entities: Charlottetown (Canada), Agriculture, Building 19

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 2 reports

Farm groups differ on reaction to Growing Forward 2

Representatives of the province’s two general farm organizations have divergent views on the latest five year suite of federal/provincial agriculture programs.The framework agreement was signed by the country’s agriculture ministers last year, but Ottawa ... [Published Island Farmer - May 01 2013]

Entities: John Jamieson, Agri-Food, Agriculture

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 2 reports

Webster committee to hiring new grain development officer

The Department of Agriculture is still planning to hire a new grains and oilseeds development officer.Opposition Agriculture Critic Hal Perry questioned Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster on the issue during debate on his departmental estimates. ... [Published Island Farmer - May 01 2013]

Entities: Agriculture, Proteins, Genetics, Soybean

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"Over the years we have seen farmers bring fertilizer containers into collection sites so we knew there was a need to expand our program. It's great to see members of the fertilizer industry step up and support this new initiative" says Barry Friesen, general manager of CleanFARMS, the industry stewardship organization that operates the program

New fertilizer container recycling program for farmers launched [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]

...and agri-food industry forward to adapt, innovate and compete in markets at home and abroad," said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "Growing Forward 2 delivers what the sector needs to position Canadian farmers, producers and processors for growth and prosperity in the years ahead."

Growing Forward 2 launched April 1 [Published Island Farmer - May 02 2013]

...Provincial Board of Directors for PEI Women's Institute, challenges and encourages all Islanders to participate and vie for a chance of cash prizes. "Get outside, enjoy fresh air while joining in the annual Roadside Cleanup. Help us keep Prince Edward Island beautiful." Be Island Proud Keep it Clean

40th Anniversary Roadside Clean-Up set for May 11 [Published Island Farmer - May 02 2013]

"Canada is well-known for its exceptional, science-based regulatory system and for ensuring that human health and environmental considerations are duly considered,” said Lorne Hepworth of Croplife Canada. “Canadian consumers enjoy one of the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supplies in the world and agricultural innovation, particularly plant biotechnology, has played a strong role in that success.”"

CropLife Canada supports innovation [Published Island Farmer - May 01 2013]

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Turn that agriculture idea into a business [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]
Grand River 4-H winning Shout Out for Ag video [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]
Potato planting now in full swing [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]
Watts pays tribute to award winner [Published Island Farmer - May 17 2013]
Roach maintains taxpayer’s money secure in Elli... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]
Producers urged to practise biosecurity as CFIA... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]
PEI Burger Love continues rapid growth in sales [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]
Grain Growers of Canada congratulates Richard P... [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]
Egg Prices [Published Island Farmer - May 16 2013]
Deals now in place with both processors [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Long-time Farmers Helping Farmers volunteer win... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Webster denies plans to sell Grain Elevators Co... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
ISCA to establish poultry project in Haiti [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
PEI Federation of Agriculture promotes safety f... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Agriculture sees little change in rules governi... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Back to the well [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Butter, cheese and cream tested for Progesteron... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Restaurant industry lukewarm on tax changes [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
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Shelterbelt Planting Program [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Proposed COOL rule not good enough: CPC [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Food Security Network supports current land limits [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
WI: roadside cleanup contest scholarships and p... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
NFU members want number of MLA’s reduced [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Federation of Agriculture reminds motorists to ... [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
PEIFA and Farm Credit Canada offer scholarship [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Ira Lewis dies at 95 [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Nominations open for FCC AgriSpirit Fund [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
Angus field day [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]
How many more studies are needed? [Published Island Farmer - May 15 2013]