Statistics Canada Reports Changes in Crop Planting in Saskatchewan
Statistics Canada recently released a report on the changes in crop planting in Saskatchewan . According to the survey , farmers in the region have planted fewer acres of wheat and barley this spring , opting instead to increase the acreage of lentils , peas , and oats . The total acreage of canola remains stable at 22 million acres , with Saskatchewan farmers reducing canola fields by 2.8 per cent to 12.2 million acres.
Shifts in Acreage for Various Crops
Wheat acreage in Saskatchewan remains above the five - year average at 25 million acres . Spring wheat acres in the region fell by 2.1 per cent to 9.1 million , while durum wheat saw an increase of 2.5 per cent to 5.5 million acres . Barley acres decreased by 2.8 per cent to 6.4 million , with Saskatchewan farmers planting 17.5 per cent less for a total of 2.3 million acres . Oats acreage in the province increased significantly by 22.3 per cent to 1.3 million acres.
Increasing Acreage for Pulses and Specialty Crops
The report also showed an increase in acreage for lentils , with a national rise of 14.8 per cent to 4.2 million acres and a 14.1 per cent increase in Saskatchewan to 3.6 million acres . Dry pea acres saw a 5.4 per cent increase nationally to 5.4 million , with Saskatchewan showing an 8.7 per cent increase to 1.7 million acres . Chickpea acres experienced a significant increase of 43 per cent to 454,000 acres . Other crops saw declines in acreage , such as flaxseed , down 14.9 per cent to 518,000 acres , mustard seed down 4.9 per cent to 606,000 acres , and fall rye down 4.9 per cent to 309,000 acres over a three - year period.
Fluctuations in Specialty Crop Acreage
The report also noted changes in acreage for other specialty crops , such as canary seed , which saw an increase of 13.5 per cent to 256,000 acres . Sunflower seed acreage decreased significantly by 41.5 per cent to 99,000 acres . Additionally , summer fallow acreage took a jump of 4.5 per cent to 1.7 million acres . These shifts in crop planting reflect changing trends and market demands in the agricultural sector in Saskatchewan.
Overall , the Statistics Canada report provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of crop planting in Saskatchewan , highlighting the shifting preferences of farmers towards pulses and specialty crops . The data offers a glimpse into the dynamic nature of the agricultural industry in the region and the strategic decisions made by farmers to adapt to changing market conditions.
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