
Tag Archives Finance

BMO regroups ag banking business
Ag-focused national banking team put in place

Sollio outlines pandemic recovery plan for food sector
Support sought for automation, digitization, telecommunications

When times get tough, toughing it out may not be the answer
Some farmers are way more profitable than others — so do what they do, says farm finance expert

Are you prepared to deal with tougher times on your farm?
Know your current ratio, honestly estimate your gross revenue, and be ready to talk to your lender, says adviser

How a business plan helps get ‘cash flow rolling’
It’s easy to get sidetracked when starting a new venture so you need a plan to follow the money, says adviser

Worried about federal tax changes? There’s an alternative, say experts
Federal Liberal bid to close ‘loopholes’ will increase taxes on most farm corporations, but there’s a way to avoid that hit

With interest rates on the rise, is it time to lock in?
Variable rates have been a winner for decades, but a fixed rate is an option worth considering

Can your farm operation withstand ‘lean years?’
Debt-fuelled expansion during good times can put a farm at risk when times get tough

Online tool gives snapshot of farm’s fiscal health
Analyzer uses eight numbers from the year-end balance sheet to quickly produce 11 key financial ratios linked to industry benchmarks

Six habits of highly resilient farmers
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