Medium Term Outlook Projects Continued Growth for the Canadian Agricultural Sector

Sep 21, 2018

Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Canadian farmers are leaders in producing safe, high-quality agricultural and food products for Canadians and people around the world. The sector is a major driver in creating good, middle-class jobs, and is one of Canada’s key growth industries.

Today, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released its Medium Term Outlook (MTO), an economic projection of the domestic and international agricultural markets from 2017 to 2027. This year’s projections show continued growth for the agricultural sector and put Canada within reach of its $75 billion target in agriculture, agri-food and seafood exports annually by 2025.

AAFC is also releasing its Farm Income, Financial Conditions and Government Assistance Data Book 2017, an economic publication that provides a comprehensive view of the performance of the primary agriculture sector and the expenditures that governments are making to ensure it remains strong and competitive.

Together, the MTO and Data Book provide governments and industry with reliable information that can be used in policy development and strategic planning for the Canadian agriculture and food sector, which will help support its continued growth.

Source : Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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