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REPLAY: P.E.I. government announces more help for agriculture industry during coronavirus pandemic

SaltWire Network | Posted: April 23, 2020, 3:38 p.m. | Updated: April 23, 2020, 10:56 p.m. | 1 Min Read
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King speaks at a media briefing about the coronavirus (COVID-19 strain) pandemic's effects on the province. P.E.I. government photo
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King speaks at a media briefing about the coronavirus (COVID-19 strain) pandemic's effects on the province. P.E.I. government photo - Contributed

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — More money is coming for P.E.I.’s agriculture industry as the government expands efforts to deal with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the province.

During a news conference this afternoon, Agriculture Minister Bloyce Thompson said the government is making changes to several programs related to agriculture to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

Thompson said the government is also providing $5.6 million in additional support over two years

A further $4.7 million will be provided to help mitigate a potato surplus because of the coronavirus

That money is to help ensure no product lost and put farmers in good position for 2020 growing season, Thompson said.

More details to come later online and in our print and e-edition

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