Crop harvests were good in the 2022-23 season but tractor sales are down by 9%
The challenge is to make sure this growth is sustainable, inclusive and transformative
Despite flooding, the 2023-24 wheat crop quality is good and the quantity is up from the previous season, while canola is up 13%. But oats and barley are faring less well because of heavy rains
We are in for another good agricultural season, especially if January and February present favourable rainfall
We can now evaluate the harvest of 2023
There are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity system, including the measures in place to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases
The expected wheat crop is above the 10-year average harvest but estimates for barley and oats are lower than the Crop Estimates Committee forecasts
Both global and local signs preserve the country’s optimistic agricultural outlook
The rise in people employed in the sector is driven by increased production in field crops, forestry and aquaculture
Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output