Prices farmers received for their commodities rose 14.1 per cent in May 2008 from the same month a year earlier, as significant gains in crop prices offset declines in livestock prices. Prices that producers received for crops were up 40.2 per cent in May compared with May 2007, continuing double-digit increases which began in November 2006. Farmers received higher prices for […] Read more
Crop prices up 40 per cent in May: StatsCan
Farmers’ cash income, equity up: StatsCan
Rising grain prices boosted cash income for Canadian farms in 2007, while rising farm real estate values improved the farm sector’s equity, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. Cash income for Canadian farm businesses increased 14.5 per cent in 2007, the federal agency reported. The impact of rising grain and oilseed prices more than offset large increases […] Read more
Canada insulated from crop price shock: StatsCan
Canada is “uniquely positioned” to weather the storm of sharply-rising prices for grains and rice, and is even poised to profit from the current surge, according to a study released Thursday in the Canadian Economic Observer. Overall, according to the economic analysis journal, which is published by Statistics Canada, consumer prices for food consumed at […] Read more
March crop prices up 35 per cent: StatsCan
Prices farmers received for their commodities rose 9.8 per cent in March 2008 from the same month a year earlier, as significant gains in crop prices offset declines in livestock prices, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. Prices that producers received for crops continued their double-digit increases, up 35.4 per cent in March 2008 compared with March […] Read more
More red meat, fewer carbs in Canadian diet
Red meats, wine and skim milk are playing a larger part of the Canadian diet at the expense of cereals and sugar, according to Statistics Canada. According to the 2007 snapshot of food available for consumption, released Wednesday, the Canadian diet includes more fresh fruits, yogurts, cheeses, creams, red meats, exotic juices, low fat milk, […] Read more
Crops drive farm cash receipts in early 2008
Market cash receipts for farmers hit a record high in the first quarter of 2008, boosted primarily by a surge in grain and oilseed prices, Statistics Canada reported Monday. At the same time, cattle and hog farmers were squeezed by a combination of lower prices, higher feed costs and the higher Canadian dollar, the federal […] Read more
Farmers’ net income up in 2007: StatsCan
Despite declines in most provinces, realized net income for Canadian farmers rebounded in 2007 after falling sharply the two previous years, Statistics Canada reported Monday. The impact of rising grain and oilseed prices more than offset large increases in operating costs and lower receipts for hog and cattle producers, the agency said. Realized net income […] Read more
Sugar beet acres rebound: StatsCan
Sugar beets, significantly established in Canada in the first half of the 20th century, continue to be sweet for farmers in Ontario and Alberta, a new study has found. Census of Agriculture data show that in 2006, 314 farms seeded 19,488 hectares in sugar beets, according to the study, “That beet is sweet!” published Friday in the online version […] Read more
Hog inventories dropping: StatsCan
Hog inventories are falling and farmers are leaving the industry, in the wake of high feed costs and soft slaughter prices, according to new data from Statistics Canada’s April 2008 hog survey. Data released Thursday from the federal statistics agency show that the hog industry in Canada is in “a state of transition,” as the […] Read more
Field crops lead Canada’s organic offerings: StatsCan
Consumers by now are used to seeing a range of organic fruits and vegetables for sale in their local grocery store, but the most common certified organic product reported by Canadian farmers is probably not what they think. In fact, the most commonly reported certified organic class consists of field crops and hay, according to […] Read more
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