Canadian agriculture technology adoption
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Date
2024
Keywords
agriculture censuses, farming, demographics, data sets
Abstract (summary)
Objectives
Statistics Canada administers the Agricultural Census every 5 years, and this paper presents unsuppressed data from the 2016 and 2021 Census. The data set encompasses detailed information on farm types, sizes, technology choices, and a demographic profile of farm operators from the 2021 Census. Data on farm characteristics and operator demographics is crucial for understanding innovation in agriculture and formulating evidence-based policies.
Data description
The data sets cover the two most recent agriculture censuses of 2016 and 2021, presenting data on the number of farmers by region, farm type, size, and the adoption of technologies. Additionally, a third data set lists the number of farm operators by age and sex. The census questionnaire inquires about using different technologies, varying the types across the two census periods. Notably, there is no data suppression in these data sets, and they cover all 10 provinces in Canada, excluding the three territories. Farm types are categorized based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), and farm size is measured in acres.
Publication Information
Easher, T.H., Enstroem, R., Griffin, T. et al. Canadian agriculture technology adoption. Discov Data 2, 1 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44248-024-00008-0
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