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Canadian farmers feeling negative on finances, but more willing to make capital investments

Real Agriculture

AUGUST 16, 2024

As the Canadian harvest season gets underway, there’s a noticeable shift in farmer sentiment across the country. That’s according to the latest Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, gathered in July from over 500 farmers.

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Finance Harvest Harvester Harvesting

Canadian farmers are very concerned about finances as harvest 2024 concludes

Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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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Finance Harvest Harvester Harvesting

Grain merchants show improved finances in company accounts

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 3, 2023

See also: […] The post Grain merchants show improved finances in company accounts appeared first on Farmers Weekly It has become especially significant in recent years with volatile and unpredictable grain markets due to the pandemic and war in Ukraine.

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Finance Grain Marketing Farming

Famers beginning to feel more optimistic about marketing and future farm finances

Real Agriculture

MAY 12, 2024

For the late April intake of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index survey, RealAgristudies asked the Insights Panel some hard-hitting questions, such as “Who do you NOT want to win the Stanley Cup?” ” From there, though, we jumped back in to the same questions asked in previous surveys to plot a trend line for several topics.

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Finance Marketing Farming Farming

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

Agricultural Biodiversity

JULY 23, 2023

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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Finance Ecology Crop Yield

Should you finance equipment with AgDirect?

Western FarmPress

MARCH 6, 2024

It may be a faster option for financing new and used machinery.

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How Agroecology Can Help Countries Tap Climate Finance and Fund Food Systems Transformation

Food Tank

DECEMBER 7, 2024

And integrating these into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)which countries are scheduled to revise by COP30can help them tap the climate finance needed to make food systems transformation a reality. Called Resilient food futures: agroecology and climate finance for ambitious NDCs 3.0, Become a member today by clicking here.

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How to settle your tax bill when finances are challenged

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Some businesses are finding themselves in a challenging financial situation, […] The post How to settle your tax bill when finances are challenged appeared first on Farmers Weekly Coupled with higher interest rates and little downward movement on record input costs, the financial landscape is now a very different one.

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Be proactive on taxes and finance

Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Finance First: Search locally and online for the best tax expertise for your operation.

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Canadian farmers are very concerned about finances as harvest 2024 concludes

Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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.

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Finance Harvest Harvester Harvesting

Young farmer expands dairy business with Oxbury loan

Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Targeted at younger farmers and industry new entrants, the loan offers up to 100% funding for farming business projects and seeks to break down barriers to obtaining finance. Farmers Weekly Staffordshire young farmer Edward Johnson has made use of an Oxbury Bank “New Gen” business loan to expand operations on his dairy farm.

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Finance Farming Farming

High interest rates spark interest in seller-financed deals

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Country Counsel: Seller-financed real estate offers an alternative to traditional loans.

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Finance Real Estate

A Tribute To “Dr. Agricultural Finance” Danny Klinefelter

AgWeb Farm Journal

AUGUST 4, 2023

Klinefelter was an internationally known thought leader in agricultural finance, farm and ranch management, business and personnel management, and risk management.

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Finance Agriculture Agriculture Ranching

Navigating Agricultural Financing as a Farmer: Challenges and Opportunities

Farmbrite

AUGUST 15, 2024

Occasionally as farmers and business owners, we need to find financing to support or grow our businesses. In this blog post, we'll explore what financing looks like for both lenders and agricultural producers and the steps to help you as a farmer find financing and other funding for your farm.

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Finance Agriculture Agriculture Farming

Rethinking the Financing of Agtech Innovation: Is Venture Capital the Best Path Forward?

Global Agtech Initiative

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The post Rethinking the Financing of Agtech Innovation: Is Venture Capital the Best Path Forward? To better support agtech innovation, there is a growing call for alternative funding models, says analyst Shane Thomas. appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Finance Farming Farming

Chancellor Rich Lyons talks finances, rankings and ‘painting a picture’ of UC Berkeley’s future

Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The post Chancellor Rich Lyons talks finances, rankings and ‘painting a picture’ of UC Berkeley’s future appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The Path to Sustainability Financing in Brazilian Soybeans, Corn and Cotton

Global Agtech Initiative

JULY 29, 2024

The post The Path to Sustainability Financing in Brazilian Soybeans, Corn and Cotton appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Contributor Mauricio Netto explores several ESG initiatives and their role in promoting more sustainable agriculture in Brazil and beyond.

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Finance Agriculture Agriculture Farming

FarmERP Enhances Agricultural Productivity with AI-Backed Smart Search and Finance Tools

Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The post FarmERP Enhances Agricultural Productivity with AI-Backed Smart Search and Finance Tools appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Company introduces tools aimed at driving productivity and streamlining operations for mid to large-sized farmers and agribusinesses.

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Finance Production Agriculture Agriculture

Responsible lenders already have a Duty Of Care

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 3, 2023

High inflation and spiralling interest rates are now making a difficult last few years even more challenging – and forcing many farmers to review and reorder their finances in order to protect their businesses and safeguard their futures. Farmers Weekly Farmers, like everyone else, are feeling the squeeze.

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Finance Production

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

Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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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Set up your farm finances for success

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Next-Gen Agribusiness: Find out top tips for financial success in 2025.

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Finance Farming Farming

AI and Agriculture: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Farming and Finance

Trimble Agriculture

JULY 19, 2023

Outside of advising and farm management, AI also has the potential to significantly transform the agricultural financing sector by revolutionizing the way we analyze and underwrite loans for farmers. As AI speeds up agricultural finance, it’s important for lenders to keep humans at the center of lending.

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Sustainable Livestock Development: What Decision-makers Need to Know to Access Climate Finance

Farming First

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

To access the climate finance required for sustainable livestock development, decision-makers need to make data-informed policy decisions. The post Sustainable Livestock Development: What Decision-makers Need to Know to Access Climate Finance appeared first on Farming First.

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Consolidation in the U.S. Ag Finance Sector

Trimble Agriculture

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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IFC, OCP Group Launching $800M Platform to Finance Sustainable Food Systems in Africa

Global Agtech Initiative

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and OCP Group, the world’s largest […] The post IFC, OCP Group Launching $800M Platform to Finance Sustainable Food Systems in Africa appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Landus Launches Farmer First Technology Initiative, Zero Interest Input Financing

AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

Landus announces the launch of its latest technology-focused initiative, Conduit, which will offer zero-interest loans on inputs and more, as well as former FBN executive Amol Deshpande's addition to the team.

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USDA Announces Recipients of New Health Food Financing Expansion Grant

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

APRIL 25, 2024

As an expansion of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), the Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program (the HFFI Partnerships Program) will provide technical or financial assistance (including loans). Even then, it was funded at much lower levels than it was authorized.

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From flames to finances: Steps to wildfire recovery

AgriLife Today

MARCH 7, 2024

Read More → The post From flames to finances: Steps to wildfire recovery appeared first on AgriLife Today. It is important for those who suffered damages to know there are resources available to help in.

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Finance Processing Agriculture Agriculture

The new obesity drugs: a threat to the food industry?

Food Politics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here’s my collection from last week (with thanks to Lisa Young and Michele Simon for making sure I saw these articles): Wall Street Journal: America’s Food Giants Confront the Ozempic Era Yahoo Finance: Ozempic Is Making People Buy Less Food, Walmart Says Bloomberg News: If Ozempic Leads People to Eat Less, Maker of Cheez-It Will Be Ready Yahoo Finance: (..)

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Five ways farmers use a fall Cash Advance from CCGA

Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

A cash advance provides farmers with access to low-interest financing through their unsold crop and livestock inventory. Every year, thousands of Canadian farmers meet their fall cash flow needs through an Advance Payments Program cash advance from Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). Read More

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Rent or buy farmland? A look at 2023 farmland rent-to-price ratios

Real Agriculture

MAY 5, 2024

Generally, the cost to rent farmland is lower than financing, making it a worthy alternative to support cash flow and minimize financial risk. The FCC Farmland Values Report showed increases for 2023, raising land affordability challenges for farm operations.

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Farmland Finance Farming Farming

The Importance of Applied Finance Literacy

Berkeley Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

My dissertation assessed the impact of water quality regulation in the San Joaquin Valley. We wondered if farmers would adopt cleaner practices and invest in wastewater management under alternative regulations and to what extent the regulations are burdensome economically.

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Like a vacation, map out your farm finances

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In times of economic downturn, remember these three tips to plan your journey.

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Finance Farming Farming

Why big finance is betting on farmland

Western FarmPress

AUGUST 8, 2023

Land Values: Your retirement fund — and those of your neighbors — are driving the next agricultural revolution.

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Finance Farmland Agriculture Agriculture

Boomitra and Mongolian Government Sign Agreement to Introduce Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Finance in Mongolia

Global Agtech Initiative

JUNE 14, 2024

The post Boomitra and Mongolian Government Sign Agreement to Introduce Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Finance in Mongolia appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Boomitra partners with the Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism and Mitsubishi Corp. under the Joint Crediting Mechanism of Japan.

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Seven Rural Land Loan Financing Mistakes to Avoid

Trimble Agriculture

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Learn about the seven most common rural land loan financing mistakes and how to avoid them. Seven Most Common Rural Land Loan Financing Mistakes 1. Contact Us The post Seven Rural Land Loan Financing Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on AgAmerica.

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Finance Ruralism Real Estate Processing

Rent or buy farmland? A look at 2023 farmland rent-to-price ratios

Real Agriculture

APRIL 28, 2024

Generally, the cost to rent farmland is lower than financing, making it a worthy alternative to support cash flow and minimize financial risk. The FCC Farmland Values Report showed increases for 2023, raising land affordability challenges for farm operations.

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Farmland Finance Farming Farming

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Nov. 15

Food Tank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The official theme of discussions here in Baku yesterday was Finance, Investment and Trade, and for me, one thing is clear that I hope policymakers at the negotiating tables here are listening to: Meaningful financial investments in smallholder and family farmers are the only way to build a future that nourishes people and the planet.

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Op-Ed | A Missing Investment Strategy: Climate Resilience Hides in Local Food Markets

Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Finance can be inclusive and accessible. Smallholder agroecological farmers are not being supported at any level of finance. This is not true, less than 15 percent of smallholders practicing any kind of farming are accessing finance below US$100,000. The missing middle is a myth. Local markets are diverse and flourishing.

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Switch Bioworks Raises $17M in Series Seed Financing

World Agri-Tech

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This latest financing will be used to complete product development of the company’s first carbon-neutral biological nitrogen fertilizer, including initial scale-up fermentation and formulation as well as greenhouse and field trials in the U.S. and internationally.

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Finance Seeding Fertilizer biotechnology

Switch Bioworks Raises $17M in Series Seed Financing

World Agri-Tech

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This latest financing will be used to complete product development of the company’s first carbon-neutral biological nitrogen fertilizer, including initial scale-up fermentation and formulation as well as greenhouse and field trials in the U.S. and internationally.

Finance

Finance Seeding Fertilizer biotechnology

What is your farm’s long-term strategy?

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 16, 2024

Finance First: Farms need two kinds of plans – one for this year and one for future years.

Finance

Finance Farming Farming

How can young and beginning farmers establish a presence in agriculture?

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 4, 2024

From finance to management, support is available for young and beginning farmers traversing the challenges in agriculture.

Agriculture

Agriculture Agriculture Finance

How to manage your farm’s data

Western FarmPress

APRIL 1, 2024

Finance First: Focus on farm goals to avoid drowning in data.

Finance

Finance Farming Farming

Canadian farmers feeling negative on finances, but more willing to make capital investments

Canadian farmers are very concerned about finances as harvest 2024 concludes

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Grain merchants show improved finances in company accounts

Famers beginning to feel more optimistic about marketing and future farm finances

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

Should you finance equipment with AgDirect?

How Agroecology Can Help Countries Tap Climate Finance and Fund Food Systems Transformation

How to settle your tax bill when finances are challenged

Be proactive on taxes and finance

Canadian farmers are very concerned about finances as harvest 2024 concludes

Young farmer expands dairy business with Oxbury loan

High interest rates spark interest in seller-financed deals

A Tribute To “Dr. Agricultural Finance” Danny Klinefelter

Navigating Agricultural Financing as a Farmer: Challenges and Opportunities

Rethinking the Financing of Agtech Innovation: Is Venture Capital the Best Path Forward?

Chancellor Rich Lyons talks finances, rankings and ‘painting a picture’ of UC Berkeley’s future

The Path to Sustainability Financing in Brazilian Soybeans, Corn and Cotton

FarmERP Enhances Agricultural Productivity with AI-Backed Smart Search and Finance Tools

Responsible lenders already have a Duty Of Care

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

Set up your farm finances for success

AI and Agriculture: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Farming and Finance

Sustainable Livestock Development: What Decision-makers Need to Know to Access Climate Finance

Consolidation in the U.S. Ag Finance Sector

IFC, OCP Group Launching $800M Platform to Finance Sustainable Food Systems in Africa

Landus Launches Farmer First Technology Initiative, Zero Interest Input Financing

USDA Announces Recipients of New Health Food Financing Expansion Grant

From flames to finances: Steps to wildfire recovery

The new obesity drugs: a threat to the food industry?

Five ways farmers use a fall Cash Advance from CCGA

Rent or buy farmland? A look at 2023 farmland rent-to-price ratios

The Importance of Applied Finance Literacy

Like a vacation, map out your farm finances

Why big finance is betting on farmland

Boomitra and Mongolian Government Sign Agreement to Introduce Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Finance in Mongolia

Seven Rural Land Loan Financing Mistakes to Avoid

Rent or buy farmland? A look at 2023 farmland rent-to-price ratios

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Nov. 15

Op-Ed | A Missing Investment Strategy: Climate Resilience Hides in Local Food Markets

Switch Bioworks Raises $17M in Series Seed Financing

Switch Bioworks Raises $17M in Series Seed Financing

What is your farm’s long-term strategy?

How can young and beginning farmers establish a presence in agriculture?

How to manage your farm’s data

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