Author : Eileen Krakar,Kim Longtin,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Strategic Policy Branch. Research and Analysis Directorate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Agricultural industries
ISBN : 0662418697
An Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food System [electronic Resource] by Eileen Krakar,Kim Longtin,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Strategic Policy Branch. Research and Analysis Directorate Pdf
This 2005 report provides an economic overview of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system. It begins by looking at the contribution of the system to the whole economy, then each segment of the agri-food chain is reviewed, going upstream from consumers to food distribution, food, beverage and tobacco (FTB) processing, primary agriculture, all the way to input supply. Charts, figures and tables with brief accompanying texts are used to summarize information and to provide base performance indicators. This report is meant to be a multi-purpose reference document to provide: an introduction to the agriculture and agri-food system; a snapshot of structural changes that are occurring throughout the system in response to various factors; and background data and information to inform public discussions on issues facing Canadian agriculture.