PEIFA Today – Thursday, May 19, 2016

Genetically-modified potato approval too late for farmers Inserted genes reduce bruising and black spots on potatoes MORE   P.E.I. potato board says hypertension study needs perspective Still many benefits to eating potatoes, Greg Donald says MORE   2016 PEI...

PEIFA Today – Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Congratulations John Griffin and W.P. Griffin Inc! John was recently named one of the Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada by Atlantic Business Magazine and W.P. Griffin Inc. was named Innovator of the Year! MORE   P.E.I. potato grower John Griffin named 2016...

PEIFA Today – Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Water Act Consultations Report Complete The Environmental Advisory Council has completed their report on the Water Act consultations, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. MORE View the Water Act Public Consultation Report HERE   7...

PEIFA Today – Monday, May 16, 2016

Maple Leaf aims to be “Better Meat Company” Maple Leaf Foods announced its goal to become the better meat company, anchored by its commitment to sustainability and creating economic, social and environmental value. MORE   Strawberries in B.C.: fruit...

PEIFA Today – Friday, May 13, 2016

Soybean prices rally as P.E.I. farmers prepare to plant Soybean prices up 20 per cent since the end of 2015 MORE   P.E.I. farmers face future without McCain Foods Robert Green surveyed his rust-coloured field Thursday afternoon and pointed to a tractor just...

PEIFA Today – Thursday, May 12, 2016

Potato Planting Time on PEI! Prince Edward Island potato growers are beginning one of the busiest times of their year…planting season. Potato growers are excited to get on the land earlier than last year and plant the Island’s famous crop. Planting marks the...