This statistic shows the number of farms using energy and water conservation practices in Canada in 2014, by type. In that year, around 3,285 farms reported that they used water or energy saving nozzles.
Number of farms using energy and water conservation practices in Canada in 2014, by type*
Characteristic
Number of farms
Watering at night or in the morning
3,320
Water or energy saving nozzles
3,285
Incorporating compost or other organic matter into soil
3,275
Pressure reduction
3,020
Leaving stubble on fields
2,650
Wind breaks
1,150
Other methods or devices
985
No conservation practices
245
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* Exlcudes Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Farms may report more than one practice.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2014. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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