To compare the rounded numbers to 2016, the percent increase in area was 6%. However, the increase in production was only 3%. The increase in farm gate value to the grower was 4%.
Going back 4 years to 2013, the 2017 numbers show a 12% increase in area. However, according to the figures published, the yield was down 2% over this period. The farm gate price per kilogram received was up 9% and the total farm gate value received increased 8%.
The complete greenhouse vegetable statistics for Canada from 1956-2017, as well as all available data from 130 other countries, is in the World Greenhouse Vegetable Statistics publication. All updates collected since the January 2018 publication date are also now available to all that have the World Statistics-2018 publication in their library, at no charge and on request.
For more information:
Cuesta Roble Consulting
Going back 4 years to 2013, the 2017 numbers show a 12% increase in area. However, according to the figures published, the yield was down 2% over this period. The farm gate price per kilogram received was up 9% and the total farm gate value received increased 8%.
The complete greenhouse vegetable statistics for Canada from 1956-2017, as well as all available data from 130 other countries, is in the World Greenhouse Vegetable Statistics publication. All updates collected since the January 2018 publication date are also now available to all that have the World Statistics-2018 publication in their library, at no charge and on request.
For more information:
Cuesta Roble Consulting