10 Most Produced Agricultural Commodities from Canada

10 Most Produced Agricultural Commodities from Canada- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 Most Produced Agricultural Commodities from Canada in 2020. These commodities still become the major commodity due to the high demand of consumption to a Canadian citizens.

With the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Canada of around 1.99 trillion US dollars based on the Word Bank Database in 2021 and population around 38 million people, Canada still has become A highly developed country. Based on the Government of Canada Database, the Agriculture sector still become the main pillar of the economy in Canada. in 2021, overall, the whole agriculture and agri-food system can employ 2.1 million people or provide 1 in 9 jobs in Canada. Financially, this agricultural sector has generated $134.9 billion (around 6.8%) of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Based on the production of an agricultural commodity, there are some most produced agricultural commodities from Canada. All of the data was obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2022.

The Rank of 10 Most Produced Agricultural Commodities from Canada

Brief Description of 10 Most Produced Agricultural Commodities from Canada

1.Wheat (Triticum L)     

Wheat is the most-produced Agricultural commodity from Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Wheat from Canada reached 35,183,000 tonnes. in this country, the Planted wheat can be divided into spring wheat and winter Wheat. Geographically, Spring Wheat is mainly cultivated in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Meanwhile, winter wheat in Canada can be found mostly in Ontario and some minor production in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec. in Canada, Wheat can be used as Wheat is a staple food, fuel and it becomes Canada’s largest field crop grown. Every year, Canada also exports wheat to other countries.

2.Rape or colza seed (Brassica napus)  

Rapeseed is the second most-produced Agricultural commodity from Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Rapeseed reached 19,484,700 tonnes. Geographically, in Canada, the primary grown area of Rapeseed locate in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. All of the rapeseed is processed into Rapeseed Oil / Canola Oils.   

3.Maize (Zea mays)

Maize is the third most-produced Agricultural Commodity in Canada in 2020. Statistically, the production of Maize from Canada reached 13,563,400 tonnes. Geographically, in Canada, the main cultivation area of maize in Canada situated mostly in Ontario and Quebec. Overall, in Canada, Most of Harvested Maize are used as feed for ruminant animals such as dairy and beef cattle.

4.Barley (Hordeum vulgare)      

Barley is the next most-produced Agricultural commodity from Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Barley reached 10,740,600 tonnes. Geographically, the main cultivation area of Barley in Canada can be found in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Most of harvested barley can be used as animal feed and some of them are used for human consumption, namely malt for beer, cereal and snack products.

5.Raw milk of cattle      

Raw Milk is the 5^th most produced Agricultural Commodity from Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Raw Cattle Milk reached 9,331,117 tonnes. Geographically, in Canada, Quebec and Ontario still become the major area of cattle milk.

6.Soya beans (Glycine max)       

Soya beans is the 6^th most produced agricultural Commodity in Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Soya beans reached 6,358,500 tonnes. Geographically, the main area of Soybean Cultivation in Canada can be found in Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec.

7.Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)          

Potatoes is the 7^th most-produced agricultural Commodity in Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Potatoes in Canada achieved 5,295,484 tonnes. Geographically, potato cultivation in Canada can be found in Atlantic Canada, Central Canada, and Western Canada.

8.Peas, dry (Pisum sativum)      

Peas is the 8^th most produced Agricultural Commodity in Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Peas reached 4,594,300 tonnes.  Geographically, in Canada, this peas cultivation area can be found in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

9.Oats  (Avena sativa)

Oats is the 9^th most produced Agricultural Commodity in Canada in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of oats from Canada reached 4,575,800 tonnes. In Canada, many cultivation area of Oats are located in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta.

10.Lentils, dry   (Lens culinaris)

Lentils is the 10^th most-produced agricultural commodity in Canada in 2020. Statistically, the production of Lentils from Canada reached 2,867,800 tonnes. Geographically, Saskatchewan still becomes the major area of cultivation in Canada.

Bibliography of 10 Most Produced Agricultural Commodities from Canada

FAOSTAT. 2022.Top 20 Commodities Production in Canada 2020. Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#rankings/commodities_by_country on October 14th, 2022. 

Goverment of Canada. 2022. Overview of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Accessed via https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/canadas-agriculture-sectors/overview-canadas-agriculture-and-agri-food-sector  on October 15th, 2022.

WorldBank.2022. GDP (current US$) – Canada. Accessed via https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=CA  on October 15th, 2022.

worldometers. 2022. Canada Population. Accessed viahttps://www.worldometers.info/world-population/canada-population/ on October 15th, 2022.