Livestock
Agriculture Research and Innovation Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program
The Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program supports implementation and adoption of technologies and best management practices that lead to improved efficiencies and increased profit margins.
Applied Research Sub-Program
The Applied Research Sub-Program supports the undertaking of short-term applied research that will yield economic benefits to the PEI agriculture industry. Research funded under this sub-program provides data to develop new production methods, fill information gaps as well as to provide support to emerging commodities.
Contact
Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program:
Tara Murphy
Program Officer
Desk: (902) 569-7611
Cell: (902) 213-0748
tmurphy@gov.pe.ca
Applied Research Sub-Program:
Rodrigo Sampaio dos Santos
Potato Industry Coordinator
Cell: (902) 314-1607
rsdsantos@gov.pe.ca
Agriculture Resiliency Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
Extreme Weather Preparedness Sub-Program
This sub-program supports producers to make infrastructure improvements to increase farm preparedness for extreme weather events, recognizing it can be challenging to accept responsibility for the full cost of retrofitting for future extreme weather events.
Contact
Erica MacDonald
Agriculture Climate Action Specialist
Cell: (902) 916-0793
ecmacdonald@gov.pe.ca
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
Alternate Livestock Watering Systems
(Attach with Application) Appendix E
Alternate livestock watering systems provide a reliable source of water for livestock away from traditional sources of water such as streams and wetlands.
Covered Feedlots and Exercise Yard
(Attach with Application) Appendix C
Improvements in the management of manure can significantly reduce environmental risks related to contamination of surface and groundwater. Transitioning cattle to a feedlot with impermeable base and roof reduces concerns related to surface and groundwater contamination from runoff or infiltration.
Improved Liquid Manure Application
(Attach with Application) Appendix B
Manure is a significant source of nutrients and a beneficial soil amendment. Manure application through injection or with dribble bars can reduce potential nitrogen losses into the air, or through leachate, while increasing nitrogen available to the crop.
Improved Silage Storage
(Attach with Application) Appendix C
Improved silage storage can reduce environmental risks associated with silage leachate to surface and groundwater and reduce plastic waste from agricultural systems.
Manure Storage Systems
(Attach with Application) Appendix C
Improvements in manure storage systems can significantly reduce environmental risks related to contamination of surface and groundwater.
Riparian Fencing and Livestock Stream Crossings
(Attach with Application) Appendix E
Riparian fencing and livestock stream crossings provide protection and integrity for stream banks and ensure water quality by preventing livestock from entering the stream.
Contact
Alternate Livestock Watering Systems:
Tyler Wright
Soil & Water Engineer
Tel: (902) 314-0789
tmwright@gov.pe.ca
Covered Feedlots and Exercise Yard, Improved Silage Storage, Manure Storage Systems:
Kurtis Rooke
Soil and Water Conservation Engineer
Tel: (902) 314-0782
kdrooke@gov.pe.ca
Improved Liquid Manure Application:
Kyra Stiles
Agri-Environmental Development Coordinator
Tel: (902) 316-1600
kstiles@gov.pe.ca
Riparian Fencing and Livestock Stream Crossings:
Jacob (Jake) MacKinnon
Regenerative Agriculture Specialist
Tel: (902) 916-0968
jkmackinnon@gov.pe.ca
Assurance Systems Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
The Assurance Systems Program provides assistance for activities to support the implementation of recognized assurance systems on-farm, in food processing enterprises, and/or post-farm agri-food enterprises. This project-driven program is primarily directed at agricultural industry groups and post-farm enterprises that market or modify raw agricultural products. Industry will set their priorities and lead producer adoption of systems that benefit the sector as a whole or benefit a large portion of the sector’s producers. Submissions from individuals may be considered based on merit and potential benefit to the industry. This program also provides support for surveillance and emergency management preparedness and planning.
Future Farmer Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
The Future Farmer Program supports new farmers to improve the probability that they establish or continue profitable and sustainable commercial farm businesses. The program helps new entrants identify and prioritize their business goals and will help them identify planning, management and technical skills that are needed to reach their goals.
PEI Livestock Strategy Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
Community Pasture Sub-Program
The Community Pasture Sub-Program supports Provincial (PEI) Community Pastures to increase carrying capacity, enhance wildlife habitat, increase carbon sequestration, and demonstrate new techniques and technologies for innovative pasture management.
Provincial Abattoir Sub-Program
The Provincial Abattoir Sub-Program supports Provincial (PEI) abattoirs and poultry processing plants to improve profitability, viability, environmental sustainability and facilitate increased food security for Prince Edward Island.
Contact
Community Pasture Sub-Program:
Dr. Les Halliday
Beef Development Officer
Cell: (902) 314-0827
ljhalliday@gov.pe.ca
Provincial Abattoir Sub-Program:
Jeffery Campbell
Dairy/Livestock Development Officer
Cell: (902) 218-3568
jeffbcampbell@gov.pe.ca