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Canadian farmers are very concerned about finances as harvest 2024 concludes

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2024 is out, and it is very clear that farmers are pessimistic about their current farm financial performance relative to twelve months ago. Although farmers see improved financial performance in the future over their current state, even future performance is still seen as negative overall at 84 out.

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Federal tariff support includes $1 billion for FCC, extension to interest-free portion of cash advances

Real Agriculture

The list includes $1 billion in additional financing through Farm Credit Canada Read More Several Canadian cabinet ministers announced a series of initial measures aimed at providing support to businesses and workers affected by U.S. The list includes $1 billion in additional financing through Farm Credit Canada Read More

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Accelerated expensing, FCC legislation promised in Liberal mini-budget that faces uncertain future

Real Agriculture

Amidst the chaos of Finance Minister Chrystia Freelands shocking resignation and the headlines highlighting the deficit ballooning to nearly $62 billion, there were a few notable measures for the agriculture sector in the Fall Economic Statement tabled by House Leader Karina Gould on Monday afternoon.

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Cost Functions in Agricultural Finance

Agric4profits

This article defines various cost functions and their relationships, linking them to agricultural finance. Read Also: Maggot Feeding: Can You… Read More » Cost Functions in Agricultural Finance The direction of farm growth is heavily influenced by cost considerations.

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FBN offering finance options, transparent pricing for farmers in a shifting economy

Real Agriculture

Agriculture has been a tough business over the last couple of years in Western Canada, and Leigh Dudley, regional director for Canada west at FBN doesnt foresee that changing in 2025. In this report from the Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Sask.,

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Brainfood: Private finance, Public finance, Land sparing, Land sharing, Trade-offs, Ecological intensification, Metaverse, Crop failure

Agricultural Biodiversity

Finance for food systems transformation. Heavy reliance on private finance alone will not deliver conservation goals. “Financial institutions with significant portfolio exposure to the agrifood sector” need to step up. We can’t trust financial institutions with significant portfolio exposure to the agrifood sector.

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Consolidation in the U.S. Ag Finance Sector   

Trimble Agriculture

For ag finance to truly serve farmers, there must be freedom through optionality. ag finance sector. Historical Trends and Impact of Consolidation in Ag Finance Consolidation in the U.S. In a nutshell, the consolidation of ag finance reduces competition and options for farmers. The topic of consolidation in U.S.

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