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BC Forage, Pasture & Hay
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plant parts fed to domestic animals (generally, the term
refers to such material as pasture, hay, silage, haylage, and
green chop). Forage crops generally include annual and
perennial legumes and grasses.
On average, BC annually produces about 1-2 million tonnes of tame hay equivalent cut for hay and silage. Tame hay includes alfalfa, alfalfa mixtures, other legumes and grasses. Forage is grown in every part of BC. While the production per hectare is generally greatest in southern areas, high-quality, low-cost feed can be produced from Prince George north where land prices are lower. Most forage is grown and fed on the same farm. FIELD CROP PRODUCTION
Source: Statistics Canada Catalogue No. 22-002-XPB (Report no. 8) and FAST STATS 2004 (2.45mb) Related Areas:
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