ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER MARKET DEVELOPMENT 22 Hayley Vinkovic From Ontario fields to markets around the world Where do Ontario grains go? From feed and food processing to export markets around the world, Ontario-grown corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, and oats support domestic industries and international demand. Every year, Ontario farmers produce millions of tonnes of grain, but once it leaves the farm, where does it actually go? The answer could be just down the road, or halfway around the world. Grain Farmers of Ontario recently took a closer look at that journey, which provides a clearer picture of the domestic and international markets that rely on Ontario grain. Drawing on information and data from Statistics Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the report is also informed by data from, and interviews with, key stakeholders and industry experts. It follows Ontario-grown corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, and oats beyond the farm gate to better understand who is buying them, how they are being used, and where opportunities may be emerging. Take a look at how Ontario grains are used: CORN Corn, Ontario’s largest crop by volume, largely stays close to home. About 89 per cent of demand is within Ontario, where corn supports a range of industries. Animal feed is the largest user, accounting for approximately 40 per cent of demand, while ethanol and distillers’ grains represent another 34 per cent. Food processing also provides an important market. Ontario corn also heads across the border to the United States and across the Atlantic to markets such as Ireland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Corn: Most Ontario corn stays domestic, supporting feed, ethanol, and food markets. Source: Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario’s Grain Markets report
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