Agricultural and Biological Sciences
4 years ago

Canadian agriculture sector defies productivity slowdown, sets new standard for growth

CSLS Research Reports
A Detailed Analysis of the Productivity Performance of the Canadian Primary Agriculture Sector
Ricardo de Avillez

Paper Summary

The Canadian primary agriculture sector has shown strong productivity growth despite a slowdown in overall productivity in Canada since 2000. The study analyzed productivity trends from 1961 to 2007, focusing on factors like labor, land, and input productivity. The main drivers of productivity growth in the sector were identified, and policy suggestions were discussed.

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