This robot is using AI to help P.E.I. farmers detect potato viruses

A robot using artificial intelligence technology is helping P.E.I. farmers detect virus indicators in potato fields. CBC’s Nancy Russell spoke to the people involved with the project about why the Agri-Scout robot was created and how it helps keep Island spuds healthy. 

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For some on P.E.I., it’s strawberry fields forever

CBC takes a tour of the strawberry patches, and it’s clear farmers and U-pickers on P.E.I. know a sweet thing when they see it. ‘You get more for what you pay,’ says one happy customer.

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Non-profit launches video series about international students’ labour market struggles in P.E.I.

The Atlantic Student Development Alliance is set to debut a new video series called Shifting Tides: The Impact of P.E.I.’s Job Market on International Students and Graduates in P.E.I. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with executive director Daniel Ohaegbu to find out why the group needed to shine a light on the challenges…

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