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Honey

In 2010, production of honey amounted to 74.3 million pounds, roughly 4.0 million pounds, or 5.6%, more than in 2009.

Beekeepers' average yield of honey amounted to 120 pounds per colony, up slightly from 119 pounds in 2009. Beekeepers in Alberta, who produce over one-third of honey in Canada, reported a decline in yield from 116 pounds per colony to 106 pounds.

Yields varied from region to region. Production on the Prairies was less than expected because of an early spring and wet cool weather. In the Eastern and Central provinces, beekeepers reported better than average production, reflecting warm temperatures and sunny days.

Canada had 7,284 beekeepers in 2010, 256 more than in 2009. They managed 617,264 beehives in 2010, an increase of 25,144.

In 2009, the total value of honey produced amounted to $126.3 million, up by $21.1 million (+20.0%) from 2008.

Maple Products

In 2010, farmers produced 7.2 million gallons of maple syrup products, 19.9% less than the record high of 9.0 million gallons in 2009 that was the result of favourable weather conditions.

The total value of the 2010 maple syrup products reached $280.9 million, down 20.6% from 2009.

Quebec farmers, who account for over 90% of Canadian maple syrup products, produced 6.6 million gallons in 2010, down by 1.6 million gallons from what was an exceptional year for them in 2009. In 2010, the average price for maple products in Quebec was $36.82 per gallon, compared with $37.45 in 2009. Maple products include maple syrup, maple sugar and maple butter.