Principal Field Crop Estimates for Canada in Metric and Imperial Units

Statistics Canada provides annual estimates for principal field crops, detailing area, yield, production, and farm-level value. The data is published in both metric and imperial units, offering flexibility for analysis. This dataset is maintained by Statistics Canada and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling the relationship between crop yield and farm price for commodities like wheat or canola.
• Forecasting total farm value of principal crops using historical production and average price data.
• Analyzing trends in estimated planted area for different crops over time.
• Comparing production estimates in metric and imperial units for international trade analysis.

Strengths

• Data is provided in both metric and imperial units, increasing usability.
• Published by Statistics Canada, a national statistical agency, ensuring authoritative collection methods.
• Regularly updated, with a last update date in March 2026.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column details, and historical time range are not provided.
• Data is limited to principal field crops, excluding horticultural or specialty crops.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Estimated data gathered through surveys and statistical modeling of agricultural activity.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Canada