Reading Time: < 1 minute The provincial government recently announced two conservation programs: the Private Land Conservation Program and Ecosystems Grant Program.
Alberta announces $10 million to land conservation programs
The provincial government recently announced two conservation programs: the Private Land Conservation Program andEcosystems Grant Program
U.S. farm secretary says ‘no amnesty’ for farmworkers from deportation
USDA will curb farmland purchases by “foreign adversaries” including China says Rollins
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that there will be “no amnesty” for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally.
Canadian farm liabilities outpaced equity growth in 2024
Farmers see declining ability to service debt for second consecutive year
Canadian farmers' total equity growth slowed for the first time in five years in 2024 as liabilities grew faster than assets, Statistics Canada reported. Farmland prices led to most of the growth, while declining farm income led to less ability to service debts.
Canada losing farmland to development as rental costs squeeze farmers
Canada’s dwindling farmland base and rising rental costs threaten the country’s agricultural sustainability, researchers warn
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canada’s agricultural sector is facing increased pressure as the country continues losing farmland to urban development.
Ratio of rent to value for Canadian farmland stable in 2024
Renting extends cash flow advantage over ownership, land values grow
The ratio of farmland rental prices to farmland value was similar in 2024 compared to 2023, but renting extended its cash flow advantage over ownership, Farm Credit Canada reported.
Farmland becoming less affordable: FCC
Buying farmland became more costly in 2024, according to Farm Credit Canada.
Value of Canadian farmland ‘robust’ but cracks are appearing
Average prices across the country grew by nine per cent last year, although the rate of growth continues to drop year over year
Reading Time: 4 minutes Average farmland prices across Canada grew by nine per cent last year, although the rate of growth continues to drop year over year. Alberta saw a 7.1 per cent growth in 2024.
Farmland value growth slowed in 2023, FCC says
Saskatchewan, Quebec and Manitoba saw strongest growth in 2023, report shows
Farmland is still getting more expensive, but not quite as quickly as in recent years, according to the latest farmland value report from Canada’s biggest agricultural lender.
Alberta renewable ban could hurt $11 bln in investments, says study
Farmland-protecting approach puts province at loggerheads with federal Liberals' green energy plans
Canadian province Alberta's ban on some renewable projects could hurt $11.1 billion in investments and stall up to 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power capacity, a study said on Monday.
NFU takes demand for ban on investor ownership to Parliament Hill
Organization's youth caucus concerned amid ‘transition crisis’
Members of the National Farmers Union (NFU) gathered on Parliament Hill Wednesday to demand a ban on investor ownership of farmland. The demonstration was organized by the NFU Youth Caucus and Farm Workers’ Working Group. The goal was to demand protection of food sovereignty and help farmers, especially young ones, gain more access to farmland. […] Read more
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