Table 2
Largest field crops and hay in Canada, 1981 and 2016
| 1981 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| acreage | acreage | |
| Field crop | ||
| Canola (rapeseed) | 3,471,547 | 20,606,778 |
| Spring wheat (excluding durum) | 25,748,008 | 15,693,427 |
| Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures | 6,287,122 | 9,276,755 |
| Barley | 13,484,516 | 6,696,068 |
| Durum wheat | 4,207,429 | 6,062,953 |
| Soybeans | 699,095 | 5,615,864 |
| Lentils | 125,562 | 5,584,808 |
| All other tame hay | 6,353,498 | 4,851,167 |
Source(s):
Census of Agriculture (3438).
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