With record high yields last year, overall grain production is well ahead of the 2012 crop.
Canadian farmers produced 95.5 million tonnes of grain, a significant increase over the 2012 crop of 75.4 million tonnes. Despite a late start to spring seeding, weather conditions that prevailed throughout the summer were ideal, creating almost perfect growing conditions and record production for both canola and wheat, especially in the West.
“The bumper crop that we’ve seen this year shows how farm performance continues to remain strong as the industry becomes more competitive, innovative and profitable,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “Grain movement remains ahead of last year’s pace, despite the unique challenges presented by this year’s bumper crop. Our government continues to work with all parts of the logistics supply chain to find efficiencies to ensure our farmers get their products to market.”
