Monthly Cash Receipts for Milk and Cream Sold Off Farms in Canada

Canadian provincial and national data tracks monthly cash receipts from the sale of milk and cream off farms, measured in dollars. Statistics Canada publishes these figures, which are updated monthly. The dataset's latest recorded update was in February 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze seasonal trends in dairy revenue using the monthly time-series data.
• Compare provincial agricultural economic output using the Canada and provinces geographic breakdown.
• Model dairy farm income volatility based on monthly cash receipt figures.
• Track national dairy market size over time using the aggregated Canada-level dollar values.

Strengths

• Data is updated on a monthly basis, providing frequent updates.
• Covers all Canadian provinces and the national total.
• Published by Statistics Canada, a national statistical agency.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column details, and historical time range are unknown.
• Data is limited to cash receipts, excluding production volumes or farm-gate prices.
• Geographic scope is restricted to Canada, with no international context.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada

Collection Method

Collected through official agricultural surveys and reporting mechanisms.

Freshness

Updated monthly; last platform update recorded in February 2026.

Geography

Canada and its provinces.