Combine harvesting near Lethbridge, Alberta in August 2022. (Photo: CG/LNN)
Early production estimates project high crop yields for 2022
Sep 19, 2022 | 7:00 AM
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MELFORT, SK – Canadian farmers are on track to produce a bigger crop this year than they did in 2021. Early production estimates suggest crop yields will be higher because of better growing conditions in Western Canada.
The Statistics Canada August crop production canola estimate was 19.1 million tonnes, but the August 29 report was 400,000 tonnes higher.
Meanwhile, the projection for all types of wheat has been increased to 34.7 million tonnes, which is about 100,000 tonnes higher than the estimate.
The report also indicated higher production levels this year for many other crops, including barley, soybeans, and corn.
