Crop yields in Peace near average says the province

Oct 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM

The province says crop yields in every region of Alberta except the Peace are expected to be above the five-year average.

The release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation says yields in the Peace are close to average.

Crop quality is above the five-year average for canola, spring wheat and barley, while it is below the average for oats and dry peas.

Minister RJ Sigurdson sent out the following statement in a news release:

“We applaud our producers’ dedication to growing the high-quality agricultural products people around the world enjoy as they gather and create memories over the food we produce right here in Alberta.

“Hot, dry weather through late summer and into fall supported a rapid harvest pace that kept farmers working hard to ensure crops were off the fields before the weather shifted.

“For some areas of the province, 2025 was a difficult growing season and most parts of the province are entering winter with dry soil conditions. We are hopeful for above-average winter snowfall as well as the spring rains farmers need to replenish soil moisture and support crop growth in 2026.

“Alberta producers are resilient, dedicated and resourceful. They work constantly to face challenges head-on and drive sustainable growth in our agriculture sector. Congratulations to farmers on another successful harvest!”

by Curtis Galbraith