Agriculture in Canada refers to cultivation (cultura) of the field (ager) in Canada. It has come to mean farming activities which comprise agriculture and agrifood, food processing and marketing. The federal department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's mandate is to provideinformation, research, technology, policies and programs for security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth.Agricultural production may fulfill domestic and / or international human and animal sustenance needs. The particular commodity produced is dependent upon its particular biogeography or ecozone and can also be classified by Canadian province. Agricultural production of food via soil tillage is the main impetus for agriculture in Canada. Data for the livestock and fisheries food production industry is included when relevant.
