Berry Crops Establishment and Productions Costs

2022 Economic Report

Matted row and Day-neutral Strawberry, Raspberry, & Blueberry

This report tries to reflect the current management practices presently being used by growers today. Soil conditions and the unique microclimates of Ontario result in many different grower practices in training systems, cultivar selections, planting densities and pest management programs.

Objectives
The Ontario Berry sector uses the cost of establishment and cost of production models extensively to determine the profitability of the industry in order to make business decisions and future planting plans. Farmers can use the input costs as general guidelines to identify strengths and opportunities for improvements in their own business.