July 2016 Estimate of Production of Principal Field Crops, Alberta

Agri-Food Statistics Update - Issue No: CR16-1
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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta’s performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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On August 23, 2016, Statistics Canada released their July estimates of crop production for 2016.

Key Messages

This year’s crop season started with a dry spring, followed by frequent rains which provided enough moisture for an expected crop production higher than the 10-year average (2006-2015).
In 2016, total production of selected principal field crops in Alberta is estimated at 23.5 million tonnes, up 13.4 per cent from a year ago, and 16.2 per cent above the 10-year average (2006-2015). The higher production stems mainly from increased yields.
Spring wheat production in Alberta is expected to increase by 9.5 per cent to 7.9 million tonnes, due to an anticipated higher average yield, despite a decline in harvested area.
Barley production is estimated at 4.5 million tonnes, up 4.5 per cent, as average yield is expected to increase by 7.1 per cent.
Canola production in the province could remain relatively stable at 5.4 million tonnes, down one per cent from 2015, but still 13.7 per cent above the 10-year average.
Dry peas production is expected to significantly increase by 69.2 per cent to 2.2 million tonnes, 132.0 per cent above the 10-year average. This is due to a higher expected average yield and harvested area.

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This information published to the web on September 28, 2016.
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