Canada’s $52 Billion Farm Economy, Crop by Crop

Canada’s farm economy is powered by just a few key crops — with canola and wheat alone accounting for nearly half of total farm revenues. This visual breaks down 2024 farm revenues crop by crop, while also revealing which ones have grown the fastest over the past five years.

Surprisingly, potatoes and maple products are leading the charge in growth — even outperforming major staples like wheat and corn. In fact, Canada is one of the world’s top producers of frozen french fries, the dominant use of its booming potato crop.

Explore the revenue pyramid and growth gap shaping the future of Canadian agriculture.