Forage Seed Usage Survey - 2023

Introduction

Purpose

This survey collects data to better evaluate trends in the usage of forage seed varieties.

Authority

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.

Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.

Purpose

The survey collects data on forage seed shipped during the year. Seed trade and professional associations use the data to better evaluate trends in forage seed usage and to conduct market share analysis.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Confidentiality

Your answers are confidential.

By law, Statistics Canada is prohibited from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent, or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes only.

Data-sharing agreements

Section 12 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with federal, provincial or territorial government organizations.

Under Section 12, you may refuse to share your information with any of these organizations by writing a letter of objection to the Chief Statistician, specifying the organizations with which you do not want Statistics Canada to share your data, and mailing it to the following address:

Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Enterprise Statistics Division
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

You may also contact us by email at Statistics Canada Help Desk or by fax at 613-951-6583.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture.

For agreements with provincial and territorial government organizations, the shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.

Record linkage

To enhance the data from this survey and to minimize the reporting burden, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.

Security of emails and faxes

Statistics Canada advises you that there could be a risk of disclosure during facsimile or email. However upon receipt, Statistics Canada will provide the guaranteed level of protection afforded all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.
Note: Our online questionnaires are secure, there is no risk of data interception when responding to Statistics Canada online surveys.

Business or organization and contact information

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:1

Please verify or provide the business or organization's legal and operating name and correct where needed. Note: Legal name modifications should only be done to correct a spelling error or typo.
Legal name
Operating name (if applicable)

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:2

Please verify or provide the contact information of the designated business or organization contact person for this questionnaire and correct where needed. Note: The designated contact person is the person who should receive this questionnaire. The designated contact person may not always be the one who actually completes the questionnaire.

First name
Last name
Title
Preferred language of communication
Mailing address (number and street)
City
Province, territory or state
Postal code or ZIP code Example: A9A 9A9 or 12345-1234
Country
Email address Example: user@example.gov.ca
Telephone number (including area code) Example: 123-123-1234
Extension number (if applicable)
Fax number (including area code) Example: 123-123-1234

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3
Please verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

  • 1: Operational
  • 2: Not currently operational e.g., temporarily or permanently closed, change of ownership

Why is this business or organization not currently operational?

  • 1: Seasonal operations
  • 2: Ceased operations
  • 3: Sold operations
  • 4: Amalgamated with (an) other business(es) or organization(s)
  • 5: Temporarily inactive but will re-open
  • 6: No longer operating due to other reason(s)

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3a

Seasonal operations
When did this business or organization close for the season?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3b

Ceased operations
When did this business or organization cease operations?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
Why did this business or organization cease operations?

  • 1: Bankruptcy
  • 2: Liquidation
  • 3: Dissolution
  • 4: Other reasons - specify:

Why did this business or organization cease operations?
Other reasons - specify:

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3c

Sold operations
When was this business or organization sold?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
What is the legal name of the buyer?

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3d

Amalgamated with (an) other business(es) or organization(s)
When did this business or organization amalgamate?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
What is the legal name of the resulting or continuing business or organization?
What is (are) the legal name(s) of the other amalgamated business(es) or organization(s)?

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3e

Temporarily inactive but will re-open
When did this business or organization become temporarily inactive?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
Why is this business or organization temporarily inactive?

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3f

No longer operating due to other reason(s)
When did this business or organization cease operations?
Date:
Example: YYYY-MM-DD
Why did this business or organization cease operations?

Main activity

Main activity - Question identifier:4.

Please verify or provide the current main activity of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name.
Note: The described activity was assigned using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

  • 1: This is the current main activity. -- Go to next section
  • 2: This is not the current main activity.
    Please provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity.
    e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity - Question identifier:5.
Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as:

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No -- Go to next section

Main activity - Question identifier:6.

When did the main activity change?
Date: YYYY / MM / DD

Forage seed shipments

Forage seed shipments - Question identifier:1.
Did this business ship any legumes, grasses or native species to Canadian customers between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?
Note: Only report shipments if you are a forage seed distributor/wholesaler; please report seed sold to retail, farm dealers and direct sales to farmers.
Exclude shipments to:
- other Canadian seed distributors/wholesalers (to avoid counting multiple shipments of the same seed)
- municipal or private seed cleaning plants
- forage seed processors.

  • 1: Yes -- Go to question 2
  • 2: No -- Go to question 10

Unit of measure

Unit of measure - Question identifier:2.
What unit of measure will be used to report the shipment quantities throughout the questionnaire?

  • 1: Pounds
  • 2: Kilograms
  • 3: Metric tonnes
  • 4: Imperial tons

Shipments to Alberta

Shipments to Alberta - Question identifier:3.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to Alberta between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?

Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Shipments to the Atlantic provinces

Shipments to the Atlantic provinces - Question identifier:4.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to the Atlantic provinces between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?

Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Shipments to British Columbia

Shipments to British Columbia - Question identifier:5.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to British Columbia between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?
Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Shipments to Manitoba

Shipments to Manitoba - Question identifier:6.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to Manitoba between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?

Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Shipments to Ontario

Shipments to Ontario - Question identifier:7.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to Ontario between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?

Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Shipments to Quebec

Shipments to Quebec - Question identifier:8.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to Quebec between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?

Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Shipments to Saskatchewan

Shipments to Saskatchewan - Question identifier:9.
For the following forage seeds, what were the quantities of commercial (common) seed or pedigreed seed shipments made to Saskatchewan between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023?

Definitions:
Commercial (common seed) refers to non-pedigreed seed whose varietal origin or purity is uncertain.
Pedigreed varieties are grown under crop production and varietal purity standards and can be traced back to plant breeders.
Conversion examples:
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 metric tonne = 2,200 pounds
1 imperial ton = 2,000 pounds
Legumes

  • a: Alfalfa -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alfalfa -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • b: Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Bird's-foot trefoil -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • c: Alsike clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Alsike clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • d: Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - single cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • e: Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red clover - double cut -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • f: Sweet clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Sweet clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • g: White clover -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    White clover -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • h: Other -- specify other legumes:
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Grasses and native species

  • j: Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • k: Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Smooth brome grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • l: Meadow fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Meadow fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • m: Red fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Red fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • n: Tall fescue -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Tall fescue -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • o: Timothy -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Timothy -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • p: Orchard grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Orchard grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • q: Reed canary grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Reed canary grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • r: Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Annual ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • s: Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Perennial ryegrass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • t: Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Crested wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • u: Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Intermediate wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • v: Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Slender wheat grass -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • w: Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other wheat grass varieties -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • x: Wild rye-- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Wild rye -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • y: Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    Other perennial forage species -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped
  • z: Other -- specify other grass or native species :
    -- Quantity of commercial (common) seed shipped
    -- Quantity of pedigreed seed shipped

Changes or Events

Changes or Events - Question identifier:10.
Please indicate below, any changes or events that may have affected the reported values for this business or organization compared to the last reporting period
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  • : OR
  • : No change or event

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