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British Columbia | |
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Agriculture in British Columbia is distinguished by its diversity. Some of the activities carried out by provincial farmers include: dairy farming; cattle-ranching; poultry-raising; and growing of tree fruits, vegetables, berries, grapes, mushrooms, bulbs, ornamental flowers and shrubs. Agriculture is the province's third largest primary industry, behind forestry and mining.
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Alberta | |
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According to the 2001 Census, there are 53,652 farms in Alberta, producing 23 per cent of Canada’s farm cash receipts. The average farm size is 970 acres.
The agriculture and agri-food sector accounts for 9 per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Agriculture is Alberta’s largest renewable resource based industry. |
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Saskatchewan | |
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Saskatchewan is vast - 651,900 km2 (251,718 mi2) - larger than some European countries, and has almost half of Canada's total cultivated farmland |
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Manitoba | |
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Agriculture: Growing Strong
By nature of its central location and ideal growing climate, Manitoba is an integral part of Canada's agricultural industry. By its outstanding performance in manufacturing and technology, it has also earned a global reputation as a world-class leader in the agricultural manufacturing field.
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New Brunswick | |
| New Brunswick grows 58,500 acres of potatoes.
Approximately 56% of the acreage represents processing potatoes, 25% is table potatoes and 19% is seed.
The New Brunswick potato industry has 400 potato producers.
The Shepody variety, used by the potato industry the world over, was developed in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick has a unique soil type, “Holmesville” soil which is one of the most fertile soils in North America. Many people believe this accounts for the excellent taste of New Brunswick potatoes.
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