Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries Since 1990
In OECD countries, agriculture uses on average over 40% of land and water resources, and thus has significant affect on the environment. This report provides the latest and most comprehensive data and analysis on the environmental performance of agriculture in OECD countries since 1990. It covers key environmental themes including soil, water, air and biodiversity and looks at recent policy developments in all 30 countries.
Over recent years the environmental performance of agriculture has improved in many countries, largely due to consumer pressure and changing public opinion. Many OECD countries are now tracking the environmental performance of agriculture, which is informing policy makers and society on the trends in agri-environmental conditions, and can provide a valuable aid to policy analysis. The indicators in this report provide crucial information to monitor and analyse the wide range of policy measures used in agriculture today, and how they are affecting the environment.
Did You Know? In OECD countries, agriculture uses on average 40% of land and water resources.
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OECD Country Trends of Environmental Conditions related to Agriculture since 1990: Canada
Growth in agricultural production was more than double the OECD average between 1990-92 and 2002-04, owing in part to recent strong growth in production and sales in the pig and horticultural sectors (Figure 3.4.2). Farming’s contribution to the economy accounts for around 2% of employment and 1% of GDP, while the whole agriculture and agri-food system accounts for approximately 13% of employment and 8% of GDP [1] (Figure 3.4.1). Canada is a major world exporter of cereals, oilseeds, animals and red meats (around 3% of world farm export value), with nearly 25% of production exported in 2004 [1, 2].
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