Prince Edward Island is a small Canadian province located on the east coast of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and is the smallest province in both size and population in Canada. The province is surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Northumberland Strait, and the Atlantic Ocean.The top 10 agricultural products of Prince Edward Island based on the latest available data, which is for the year 2019.
1. Potatoes: Potatoes are the top agricultural product of Prince Edward Island, with over 88,000 hectares of farmland used for potato production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's potato industry was over $366 million.
2. Dairy: Prince Edward Island has a significant dairy industry, with over 90 dairy farms producing milk. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's dairy industry was over $70 million.
3. Broiler Chickens: Prince Edward Island produces broiler chickens, with over 3.3 million broilers produced in 2019. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's broiler chicken industry was over $50 million.
4. Beef Cattle: Prince Edward Island has a small but important beef cattle industry, with over 33,000 hectares of farmland used for beef production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's beef cattle industry was over $31 million.
5. Blueberries: Prince Edward Island is a major producer of wild blueberries, with over 3,800 hectares of farmland used for blueberry production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's blueberry industry was over $19 million.
6. Apples: Prince Edward Island produces apples, with over 300 hectares of farmland used for apple production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's apple industry was over $4 million.
7. Mussels: Prince Edward Island is a significant producer of mussels, with over 280 mussel farms. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's mussel industry was over $25 million.
8. Hay and Silage: Prince Edward Island produces hay and silage, with over 15,000 hectares of farmland used for forage production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's hay and silage industry was over $12 million.
9. Carrots: Prince Edward Island produces carrots, with over 300 hectares of farmland used for carrot production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's carrot industry was over $2 million.
10. Greenhouse Vegetables: Prince Edward Island has a small but growing greenhouse vegetable industry, with over 6 hectares of greenhouse production. In 2019, the farm gate value of Prince Edward Island's greenhouse vegetable industry was over $1 million.