News - FCC

Average farmland values in Canada are once again showing modest increases for the first half of 2020, although the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to be weighed, according to a review by Farm Credit Canada.

Two local goups, one in Steinbach and the other in Niverville, will receive funding from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) as part of its FCC AgriSpirit Fund. In total, $1.5 million will be going to 92 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.

Farm Credit Canada reported another year of strong financial performance last year, capping 27 consecutive years of growth and innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.

A significant portion of Canadian farmers have had an incident resulting in an injury or close call on their operation, but these accidents don’t necessarily change behaviour, according to a recent survey by Farm Credit Canada.

The Chief Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada anticipates a rebound in food manufacturing sales as typical food purchasing patterns begin to return to normal post COVID-19.

Farm Credit Canada has received an enhancement to its capital base that will allow for an additional $5 billion in lending capacity.

Keystone Agricultural Producers, together with the Canadian Young Farmers Forum and presenting sponsor Farm Credit Canada, are pleased to announce the 2020 Manitoba Young Farmers Conference.

The Chief Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada is advising Canadian agriculture sector stakeholders to pay close attention to developments on the global trade front during 2020.

The Chief Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada encourages agriculture sector stakeholders to consider climate change as they formulate risk management strategies for 2020.

The Chief Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada is encouraging agriculture sector stakeholders to assess their exposure to risk and consider strategies to reduce those risks.