Farm Credit Canada forecasts trade woes, interest rates contributing to deceleration in the Canadian economy in 2026.
FCC forecasts rocky financial year, points to waning confidence, vCOOL, interest rates
Boosting productivity could mean historic farm revenues
New Farm Credit Canada report outlines the best practices for producers to increase productivity on their operations
Reading Time: 3 minutes FCC report finds increasing productivity in the Canadian agriculture sector could mean $30 billion in farm revenue in the next decade
National Farmers’ Union proposes guaranteed basic income for farmers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) plans to lobby the federal government for farmers to be guaranteed an annual basic income of $50,000.
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Canada needs presence to break into Asia-Pacific trade: speakers
Canada has lacked focus and targeted commitment in burgeoning ASEAN market: expert
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canada wants trade in southeast Asia, but experts say more focus, commitment and consistent presence in the ASEAN region is needed.
Advance payment changes still mostly in waiting
APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo
Reading Time: 3 minutes APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change for farmers, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo.
Canadian economy going ‘under the speed limit,’ says FCC analyst
Farm Credit Canada outlined less than impressive numbers for Canada’s economy Sept. 18, and that will spill over into agriculture.
New Farm Credit Canada loan option aims to ease farm ownership transfers
FCC hopes their new enhanced transition loan will make farm succession easier for both farm buyer and seller
Farm Credit Canada's enhanced transition loan meant to offer better financial terms, flexibility for farm and agribusiness assets changing hands.
How farmers can navigate the capital gains tax maze
Tax expert says the tax-free rollover can be the farmer's best friend in succession cases, if they're worried about the spike in capital gains tax inclusion
Reading Time: 4 minutes Tax expert says the tax-free rollover can be the farmer’s best friend in succession cases, if they’re worried about the spike in capital gains tax inclusion.
When it comes to getting farm grants, not all advisors are equal
Farmers will want to know their potential farm consultant's credentials, fees, services and successes when hiring
Reading Time: 3 minutes Farmers will want to know their potential farm consultant’s credentials, fees, services and successes when hiring someone to help them access grant money.
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