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Top 10 agricultural products of Quebec, Canada

Top 10 agricultural products of Quebec, Canada

Québec is a province located in eastern Canada, bordered to the north by Hudson Bay, to the east by Labrador, to the south by the United States, and to the west by the province of Ontario. It is the largest province in Canada by area and the second-most populous after Ontario. 

Here are the top 10 agricultural products of Quebec, Canada, along with their approximate acreage and revenue in 2020:

1. Dairy products: Dairy farming is the largest agricultural sector in Quebec, with the total acreage of dairy farms at approximately 5.5 million acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $4.5 billion.

2. Maple syrup: Quebec is the largest producer of maple syrup in the world, with the total acreage of maple trees tapped at approximately 86 million in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $760 million.

3. Pork: Pork is a significant agricultural sector in Quebec, with the total acreage of pig farms at approximately 1.6 million acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $1.2 billion.

4. Beef: Beef cattle are an important agricultural sector in Quebec, with the total acreage of beef farms at approximately 1.5 million acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $870 million.

5. Poultry: Poultry farming is a growing sector in Quebec, with the total acreage of poultry farms at approximately 800,000 acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $780 million.

6. Greenhouse vegetables: Greenhouse vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, are a significant agricultural sector in Quebec. The total acreage of greenhouse vegetables was approximately 800 acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $175 million.

7. Apples: Apples are an important fruit crop in Quebec, with the total acreage of apple orchards at approximately 9,000 acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $63 million.

8. Strawberries: Strawberries are a significant berry crop in Quebec, with the total acreage of strawberry fields at approximately 4,000 acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $46 million.

9. Corn: Corn is an important crop in Quebec, particularly for animal feed and ethanol production. The total acreage of corn fields was approximately 860,000 acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $44 million.

10. Blueberries: Blueberries are a growing berry crop in Quebec, with the total acreage of blueberry fields at approximately 1,600 acres in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of $8 million.