Report Confirms Agriculture's Contribution to Jobs and the Economy
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/26/12 -- The agriculture and agri-food sector is becoming increasingly modern, innovative, and competitive, and it is becoming a more significant part of Canada's economy. As illustrated in An Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System, an economic report released today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada's agriculture industry is turning the corner from facing unprecedented challenges to meeting exciting opportunities.
"We have plenty to be proud of here in Canada when it comes to the sector," said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "If we look back a few years, we see that our farms have become more modern, more productive, and more innovative. We see that the industry has been restructuring and adapting to consumer demands, advancing technology, and other global trends."
"It wasn't that long ago that producers and processors were reeling from BSE, H1N1, reduced market access, and weather-related disasters," continued Minister Ritz. "As farm businesses evolve to meet changing demand or issues, so too must government adapt its approach to support industry's need for increased innovation, market access, and reduction of red tape."
The annual overview report provides basic information about the agriculture and agri-food sector, tracks how the sector has been performing over time, and reflects the challenges and changes that have occurred in recent years. It reviews in detail all segments of the sector, covering not only primary agriculture and input suppliers, but also food and beverage processing, food distribution, consumer trends, and government investment. This year's report also included a special feature on employment trends in Canada's agriculture and agri-food system.
The report is produced by AAFC's Research and Analysis Directorate. A more detailed abstract can be found online at .
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Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
Meagan Murdoch
Director of Communications
The Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
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