Nipissing

Description

The 2021 farm cash receipts for the district totaled $16.2 million, with $3.4 million in dairy, supported by over 20,000 acres in hay. 2021 yields averaged 1.2 tons/acre of hay, 55 bushels/acre of canola, 36.8 bushels/acre of soybeans and 122 bushels/acre of oats.

Ag Overview

Based on the 2021 Census, the district is home to 195 farms. Barley & forages are typically grown but canola, soybeans and corn are becoming more prevalent. A cooperative grain elevator is located in Verner. Agronomy research tests sites are also located in Verner, managed by the University of Guelph through the Ontario Crops Research Centre - New Liskeard.

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Climate and Soil

The average growing season is approximately 180 days. Nipissing sits primarily in climate zone F and plant hardiness zone 4a & 3b. Soils in the District are thin, stony, well-drained podzols and tend to be highly acidic, with agricultural lime used to improve yields.

Growing Days:  1560
Avg Annual Precipitation:  1120
Avg Frost Free Days:  130
Crop Heat Units:  2936

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