Potato Prices Survey

Potato Prices Survey
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Purpose

The purpose of the prices series is to collect accurate, up-to-date information on farm product prices received by farmers for agricultural commodities produced and sold.

Additional information

The purpose of this survey is to collect accurate, up-to-date information on farm prices received for potatoes. These prices are used to calculate farm cash receipts, to negotiate international trade agreements, to formulate income stabilization policies and to help farmers make informed management decisions.

Authority

CONFIDENTIAL when completed.

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, c. S-19. Completion of this questionnaire is a legal requirement under the Statistics Act.

Confidentiality

Your answers are confidential.

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation. Therefore, for example, the Canada Revenue Agency cannot access identifiable survey records from Statistics Canada.

Information from this survey will be used for statistical purposes only and will be published in aggregate form only.

Data-sharing agreements

NEW-BRUNSWICK, QUEBEC, ONTARIO, MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA RESIDENTS:

To avoid duplication of enquiry, Statistics Canada has entered into a data-sharing agreement with your provincial statistical agency under Section 11 of the Statistics Act. Your provincial agency has legislation similar to the Statistics Act to protect your data. Your data must be kept confidential and be used only for statistical purposes.

NEW BRUNSWICK, ONTARIO, MANITOBA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA RESIDENTS:

An agreement has also been signed under Section 12 of the Statistics Act with the New Brunswick Agriculture and Aquaculture department, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Manitoba Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.

Do you agree to share your information with the organization of your province?
Yes
No

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RESIDENTS:

To avoid duplication of enquiry, Statistics Canada has entered into a data-sharing agreement with your provincial statistical agency under Section 12 of the Statistics Act. Your provincial agency must keep the data confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.

Do you agree to share your information with the Prince Edward Island statistical agency?
Yes
No

Record linkage

To enhance the data from this survey, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.

Security of emails and faxes

There could be a risk of disclosure during the facsimile or electronic transmission. However, upon receipt of your information, Statistics Canada will provide the level of protection afforded for all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.

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MAIN OPERATION

  • 1: Farm Name (if applicable)
  • 2: Corporation Name (if applicable)
  • 3: Address (number and street)
  • 4: City
  • 5: Province / Territory
  • 6: Postal Code

MAIN OPERATOR AND PARTNER

  • 1: Surname or Family Name
  • 2: Usual First Name and Initial
  • 3: Telephone Number
  • 4: Fax Number
  • 5: Other Telephone Number
  • 6: Number and Street Name
  • 7: Post Office (name of city, town or village where mail is received)
  • 8: Province
  • 9: Postal Code
  • 10: Email Address (if applicable)

What is the average price you received for potatoes you sold last month?

Please report the price received after any deductions or bonuses were made. Please report an average price taking into account all grades. Do not include the price you received for potatoes that you purchased for re-sale.

  • 1: Tablestock
  • 2: Seed
  • 3: Sold for processing under contract
  • 4: Sold for processing without contract

Unit of measure:

  • 1: $/metric tonne (long - 2205 pounds)
  • 2: $/cwt (100 pounds)
  • 3: $/imperial ton (short - 2000 pounds)
  • 4: $/barrel (165 pounds)
  • 5: ¢/pound
  • 6: ¢/kilogram
  • 7: Other, please specify
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