Canada's dairy sector plays an important role in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food economy. Dairy production generates $4.84 billion in total farm cash receipts and $11.5 billion in manufacturing sales. The dairy industry ranks fourth in the Canadian agricultural sector following grains, red meats and horticulture. The Canadian dairy industry is also renowned for the superior quality of its cattle herd. Canada exports genetic material to 84 different countries.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-02-18 15:09:58 |
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| Description | Canada's dairy sector plays an important role in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food economy. Dairy production generates $4.84 billion in total farm cash receipts and $11.5 billion in manufacturing sales. The dairy industry ranks fourth in the Canadian agricultural sector following grains, red meats and horticulture. The Canadian dairy industry is also renowned for the superior quality of its cattle herd. Canada exports genetic material to 84 different countries. |
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| Source | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
| Selector | Flanagan |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-02-18 15:08:05 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2011-02-15 13:30:15 |
| Language | English |