The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture (PEIFA) has released a report that sets out a vision for agriculture in the province for the next 10 to 15 years.
Entitled “Building Resilience for PEI Agriculture: Adaptation Plan 2025-2030,” the report is part of the PEIFA’s Pathway to 2040 series, a grass roots-driven strategy the federation says is designed to drive the resilience of Island farms to the increasing risk of climate change.
With a focus on building resilience, the plan includes eight actions including improving soil health, strengthening agricultural infrastructure, and supporting farmer-led innovation.
“Farmers on PEI have faced their share of climate-related challenges—from post-tropical storm Fiona to rising input costs and pest pressures,” said Keisha Rose Topic, PEIFA board president. “This plan represents a proactive, farmer-driven approach to dealing with these challenges head-on while looking after the livelihoods of our farm families for generations to come.”
Points of the plan include:
- Peer-to-peer learning through producer clubs to foster knowledge sharing
- Improving soil health with practices and expanded resources
- Enhancing infrastructure resilience to withstand extreme weather events
- Upskilling the agricultural workforce to meet the sector’s demands
PEIFA is seeking feedback on the plan, which can be downloaded at pathway2040.ca
