Agriculture and agri-food draws
Category-based rounds for eligible agriculture and agri-food occupations.
Quick answer
The latest Agriculture draw was round #285 on February 16, 2024, with 150 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 437. Over the past 12 months, 3 Agriculture draws had cut-offs between 354 and 437 (average 392).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
437
#285 · February 16, 2024
Latest invitations
150
12-month range
354–437
3 draws, avg 392
All-time
3
draws · 1,150 invitations
How often
Across the last 2 Agriculture draws, rounds were typically about 84 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
Agriculture draws by year
Every Agriculture draw
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | February 16, 2024 | 150 | 437 |
| 278 | December 21, 2023 | 400 | 386 |
| 267 | September 28, 2023 | 600 | 354 |
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a Agriculture draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2024, Agriculture draws had minimum CRS scores between 437 and 437 (average 437). The most recent, round #285 on February 16, 2024, invited candidates with 437 or more.
How often are Agriculture draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 2 Agriculture draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 84 days.
How many invitations were issued in Agriculture draws in 2024?+
150 invitations across 1 Agriculture draws in 2024, according to IRCC's rounds data.
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Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.