- According to Agriculture Canada, the agri-business sector is one of Canada's top five industries, accounting for 8.5% of its Gross Domestic Product.
- Canada is a major producer and exporter of agricultural products, including wheat, coarse grains, and oilseeds.
- The average annual production of all types of wheat in Canada from 1997-2001 was around 24.5 million tonnes.
- According to Statistics Canada, for the first time, operators in the age group of 55 and older made up the largest share of total farm operators. They made up 48.3% of the group, compared to 40.7% in 2006.
- Farmer operators under 35 decreased from 9.1% to 8.2% in 2011.
- The number of certified organic farms is on the rise in Canada. They have risen 4.4% since 2006
- Total land on farms dropped down 4.1% since 2006, but the average size of a Canadian farm increased from 728 acres to 778 acres, which is a growth of 6.9%
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