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YOUR SEARCH FOR in all months year 2003 returned 19 results of Prince Edward Island news releases. Click on the title of any release for the complete text.

Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture & Forestry



New Regulations for Pet Stores
The provincial government has approved new regulations under the Companion Animal Protection Act that establish minimum standards for housing cats and...
[12/29/2003]
Egg Producers Gearing up HACCP Program
Food safety and quality is securing a better competitive edge for Prince Edward Island eggs producers who are taking extra steps to ensure their syste...
[12/19/2003]
PEI Envy of Country When it Comes to EFP's
When it comes to environmental farm planning, Prince Edward Island leads the country. With funding from the Prince Edward Island ADAPT Council, which ...
[12/19/2003]
Hayden Produce Establishes Traceback System
With a new traceback system now on stream at Hayden Produce, the company can track any load of spuds it ships from field to the consumer's table. Wit...
[12/12/2003]
Loading Systerm Allows for Expansion to New Markets
Blueberries have been one of the major growth areas in Prince Edward Island agriculture over the last several years, and producers like Gerry Hackett ...
[12/12/2003]
Beef and Dairy Producers Receive Compensation
Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam today announced a new Canada-Prince Edward Island Cull Animal Program. It is a...
[11/25/2003]
Minister Expresses Frustration at Federal Decision on Fleet Quotas for Bluefin Tuna Fishery
Kevin MacAdam, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry says a new fleet quota system for the Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery is unf...
[11/25/2003]
4-H Beef at the Royal Winter Fair
Blair Weeks, Pleasant Valley, won the very coveted Holstein President’s Cup at the Junior Showmanship Competition following the Holstein Show at the R...
[11/21/2003]
Farmers Helping Farmers Prepare for Annual Fundraiser
Following the successful completion of their last project in Kenya, the Island organization "Farmers Helping Farmers" is focusing on their next projec...
[11/18/2003]
Holsteins at the Royal
Brian Craswell, South Rustico did not overlook exhibits from Prince Edward Island when he judged the prestigious Holstein Show at the 2003 Royal Agric...
[11/18/2003]
Fresh Obsessions Potatoes Showcased at Royal
The FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island, a not-for-profit marketer of high-quality food items, chose the Royal Winter Fair to launch a new line of potat...
[11/13/2003]
Poultry At The Royal
Island poultry exhibitors were once again part of the grand tradition which is the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Ten exhibitors showed in this year...
[11/12/2003]
Vegetables, Lambs and Young Speakers at the Royal
The Royal Winter Fair is truly a show like no other. Nothing can compare with the multiple layers of sight, sound smell and taste that make up the Roy...
[11/12/2003]
Potatoes Receive Top Prize at the Royal
Prince Edward Island potato growers virtually swept every top prize in the Seed Potato division of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Jewell Produce...
[11/12/2003]
Leadership Program Meets in Charlottetown
Eighteen agricultural leadership participants from across New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island will be meeting in Charlottetown for three days this ...
[11/10/2003]
Prince Edward Island Analytical Laboratories Receives Standards Council of Canada Accreditation
Islanders have a new measure of assurance in the quality of services provided by the province’s agricultural and water testing laboratories. Minister ...
[11/7/2003]
Agriculture Commissioners and Ministers Meet
Northeastern United States Commissioners and Eastern Canadian Ministers of Agriculture reached consensus today on a broad range of issues on agricultu...
[10/23/2003]
Islanders Bring Home Awards From Maritime Fall Fair
A beautiful autumn weekend provided the backdrop as Prince Edward Island beef producers took their show herds to the Maritime Fall Fair in Halifax rec...
[10/22/2003]
Minister Releases 2003 Lobster Landings
Lobster landings in 2003 were up slightly over last year according to preliminary figures released today by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquacu...
[10/17/2003]
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