Federal government pledged $5 billion to diversifying exports, $1 billion in extra financing through Farm Credit Canada, and returned the Advance Payments Program interest-free portion to $250,000 from $100,000.
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Federal government offers farmers relief but may not go far enough, says expert
Advance Payments Program interest free portion returned to $250,000
Competitive retail prices bode well for chicken demand in 2025 says FCC
Demand projected to grow despite slowing or even shrinking Canadian population
If chicken’s retail price advantage over beef and pork persists, per capita consumption could rise in 2025 despite slowing population growth says a recent sector outlook from Farm Credit Canada.
New tool for carbon footprint tracking unveiled at Manitoba AgDays
FCC says the tool is a ‘non-judgemental’ way of getting a snap shot of soil carbon including sequestration
Soil carbon is an imporant thing to track, both emissions and sequestration. Bryan Prystupa, of Farm Credit Canada, spoke about a new tool that aims to give farmers insight into carbon on their farms.
Manitoba Ag Days: Loonie above 70 cents? Not anytime soon, says Farm Credit Canada
The dollar may be in the stratosphere, but few experts are predicting that it will weaken anytime soon. That includes economists with FCC.
Food and beverage sector sees softening demand for workers
Job vacancies in food and beverage manufacturing fell to 2019 levels this year, but softening demand for workers isn’t necessarily a positive sign says Farm Credit Canada.
Land values continue to rise: FCC
Farm Credit Canada’s mid-year review shows cultivated farmland values rose an average of 5.5 per cent in the first half of this year.
Farm Credit Canada funds alternative lending company
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) pledged up to $60 million to Glengarry Farm Finance Corporation to provide financial backing to farmers with credit issues, the firms announced yesterday.
Beef cow, replacement heifer numbers suggest producers aren’t ready to grow herds: FCC
Beef cattle prices have trended above the five-year average, but low numbers of replacement heifers and beef cows suggests producers aren't ready to grow cattle herds.
Biologicals business Catalera receives funding boost
Vancouver company Catalera BioSolutions, which has ambitions of making biologicals “the future” of crop protection and pest solutions has secured investment from a major player in Canada’s agricultural industry.
Pressure on farm income could push input prices down says FCC economist
Next year's farm input market will depend on the level of pressure on farm income, but early signs suggest input prices could come down according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
