Agricultural & JnZuwtrial Pragma in C&ana&a 



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Norman S. Rankin, Editor of Publications. 

 E. L. Chicanot, Assl. Editor. 



amount of land under cultivation in 1867, 

 Canada's farms total well over eight hundred 

 thousand with more than fifty-three million 

 acres under cultivation. In the fifty-four years 

 which have elapsed, horses have increased in 

 numbers from eight hundred thousand to more 

 than three millions; cattle from two millions to 

 nine. Both have won the highest international 

 honors and their progeny have been in demand 

 the world over to raise the standard of stock of 

 other countries. 



There can be no vestige of doubt as to what 

 the next half-century holds for the Dominion. 

 Her inevitable growth and national prosperity 

 are reflected in her history since Confederation. 

 The tide of the land-hungry from older countries, 

 over-peopled, is ceaseless, and, whilst maintaining 

 a gratifyingly high standard, steadily increases 

 in the intensity of its flow. Hosts are attracted 

 by the almost illimitable natural wealth with 

 which nature has favored the land. She has all 

 the qualities for healthy, intelligent growth. 

 Sanely, surely, with Titanic strides, carefully 

 measured, Canada progresses on her way to 

 manhood's estate, virile and strong. 



General Agricultural Situation 



By J. Dougall, General Agricultural Agent, 

 C.P.R., Montreal 



The agricultural situation throughout the 

 Dominion at the end of June is all that could be 

 hoped for. Ample moisture has fallen and con- 

 dition of seed bed is reported as excellent. The 

 three prairie provinces are particularly fortunate 

 in this respect, and while there have been a few 

 local losses from high winds, nothing of impor- 

 tance has developed. The eastern provinces 

 suffered to a slight extent from lack of moisture 

 earlier in the season, but this was offset by an 

 abundance of rain during June. 



Be'ow is a preliminary estimate of the acreage 

 sown to grain, hay and potato crops for the 

 Dominion for the year 1921: 



British Columbia. All sections of the province 

 report grain and fodder crops in excellent condition. 

 Advices indicate increased acreages in wheat, oats, and 

 rye, with a blight decrease in potatoes. Strawberry season 

 has commenced with indications of a heavy yield. Some 

 light frosts reported in the Vernon and Okanagan districts 

 affecting early potatoes, tomatoes and cherries; no damage 

 to apples and pears. The apple yield this year will about 

 equal last year's harvest of 500,000 barrels. 



Alberta. Crop situation particularly favorable; 

 grain being well advanced for this time of year. All grain 

 crops sown, with exception of about thirty per cent, of 

 green oats. Acreage for this province is as follows: Wheat 

 4,889,380; oats, 2,317,275; barley, 624,809. A decrease in 

 oats this year as compared with last year, due to the low 

 price obtainable. 



Saskatchewan. Conditions in this province are 

 better than they have been for years. Generous rains have 

 resulted in rapid growth. Some reports of grasshoppers. 

 Estimated wheat acreage, 10,433,500; oats, 4,749,000; 

 barley, 514,000. 



Manitoba. Conditions all over the province are 

 reported as> excellent. Weather warm and grains making 

 rapid growth. Some grasshoppers but no damage. Acre- 

 age sown to wheat, 2,679,000; oats, 1,855,000; barley, 

 806,600. 



Ontario. General conditions throughout the prov- 

 ince are all that could be desired. Weather conditions 

 favorable and moisture sufficient. Acreage sown to wheat, 

 877,300; oats, 2,938,000; barley, 460,000; potatoes, 

 140,000. Estimates show that there will be a slight in- 

 crease in hay and clover acreage. Reports indicate good 

 condition of the apple crop in this province, which, as a 

 whole, should equal that of 1920. The strawberry crop is 

 earlier than usual; picking now on and a heavy yield is 

 expected. 



Quebec. This province suffered from lack of rain 

 during the early part of the season, but towards the end 

 of June copious rains alleviated the situation and at time 

 of writing all points report favorable conditions. Acreage 

 sown to wheat, 215,400; oats, 2,294,000; barley, 190,700; 

 potatoes, 298,300. The apple prospects are better than for 

 years past. Trees came through the winter in excellent 

 shape. Fameuse, Mclntosh, and Wealthy varieties would 

 appear to exceed last year's yield by 50% or more. 



New Brunswick. Conditions throughout the prov- 

 ince are very favorable. Rains have been very plentiful 

 during the month, and all districts report crop conditions 

 satisfactory. Acreage sown to wheat, 26,000; oats, 218,000; 

 barley, 8,100; potatoes, 70,500. 



Nova Scotia. Conditions all over the province are 

 reported as excellent with abundance of moisture. Acreage 

 sown to wheat, 25,100; oats, 156,000; barley, 11,000; 

 potatoes, 46,100. The apple crop in Annapolis Valley is 

 reported to be in excellent condition, and estimates place 

 the crop in excess of 1920. 



Prince Edward Island. Conditions on the Island 

 are reported very favorable. Acreage sown to wheat, 

 35,000; oats, 183,500; barley, 5,000; potatoes, 31,300. 



Livestock Situation. Conditions are excellent all 

 over the Dominion, but raisers are anxious as to markec. 

 Continued shrinkage of values is reported. Several 

 thousand cattle on foot have been shipped to Great Britain. 



Dairy Products. Prices have been some, vhat steadier 

 during the month, but producers expecting further de- 

 clines. Export demand i:- light. 



Experimental Farms 



Agriculture is the first industry of the 

 Dominion and likely to remain so, and recognis- 

 ing its importance as such, no pains nor efforts 

 are spared in developing and promoting it by 

 every means possible. The Government of 

 Canada and many influential organizations 

 unceasingly are exerting every effort to induce 

 colonization and people the nearly one hundred 

 million acres of fertile unoccupied arable land 



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