This week, Farm Credit Canada released its farmland report for 2025 numbers. The report suggests that land values maintained the same rate of growth over 2024, at 9.3%, but that there are significant regional differences (i.e. B.C. actually had a price contraction and Ontario's price growth barely matches inflation). The farmland report looks at 2025... Read More
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With the farm economy dealing with weak fundamentals in 2026, there were plenty who were waiting to see the Farm Credit Canada 2025 Land Value report released this week. In this interview with JP Gervais of FCC, Gervais highlights that the national average of farmland value increase was 9.3%, which was the same as the... Read More
A new digital platform is aiming to bring the farmers’ market experience online, connecting local producers directly with consumers in a more streamlined way. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Whitney Shaw of Arvo explains the idea was born out of frustration with the current patchwork of online marketplaces. “Often for them right now it’s looking on Kijiji,... Read More
In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout are joined by the renowned business woman, author, and investor, Arlene Dickinson. She shares how her early experiences with food insecurity shaped her thinking about food, business, and opportunity. From growing up without reliable access to groceries to building one of... Read More
Protecting young people on the farm starts with recognizing a simple truth: farms are both a workplace and a home. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney speaks with Drew Spoelstra of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Chad Roberts of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) about building a stronger... Read More
Setting clear boundaries plays an important role in avoiding burnout and maintaining long-term performance, especially in demanding careers. At the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Calgary, Alta., Jennifer Keable encouraged attendees to take a closer look at how they set, and maintain, those boundaries. In her session, Breaking Free: Boundaries to Thrive, Not Just... Read More
Farmland values in Canada held steady in 2025, but the headline number masks a more complex and uneven market. Farm Credit Canada’s latest report, published March 24, shows a national average increase of 9.3 per cent, the same as last year, but regional dynamics and economic pressures are beginning to reshape buyer behaviour. To dive... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program is recognizing its mentors for the 2025–2026 program year, highlighting a broad cross-section of expertise supporting the next generation of Canada’s beef industry. Each year, CYL selects 16 participants aged 18 to 35 from across the country, pairing them with industry leaders for a nine-month mentorship focused on... Read More
Fertilizer prices can vary widely depending on supplier, location, and time of year, making it difficult for farmers to compare options and secure the best deal. ClearCost aims to simplify that process by bringing multiple fertilizer dealers together in one place. Speaking at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Keith Busch of ClearCost... Read More
Farmers who pay commodity check-off or levy dollars that support research may be eligible for a federal tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program. Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the SR&ED program encourages investment in research and development (R&D) by offering tax incentives for eligible work carried... Read More