Farmers urged to manage expenses
Agriculture is a Canadian success story but taking it to the next level requires smart and sizable investments, says economist
MARKET WATCH: A low dollar shielded Canadian farmers from lower commodity prices but it also raised the cost of farm equipment and inputs
FCC’s chief agricultural economist says a low Canadian dollar is expected to continue to benefit the sector
A low loonie is likely to continue to benefit Canadian farmers through 2017. That’s according to J.P. Gervais, Farm Credit Canada’s chief agricultural economist, who added that will be the continuation of a trend seen throughout 2016. “There are certainly other factors that could influence Canadian agriculture, such as the global economy, the investment landscape, […] Read more
While FCC says most farmers can handle their debt load, financial expert Merle Good says some are ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’
Farm Credit Canada says the annual percentage increase in farmland values is getting smaller
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