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Making a smarter deal for farmland
If farmers are so sharp at land buying, who do so many pay too much?

Farmland rentals in Western Canada continue to rise
More and more acres are on the rental market, with land increasingly held by families exiting active farming

Selling land by app
When you think of it, do we really need real estate agents in an era with so much technology?

What to expect from grain companies premiums and discounts
Prices for different grades and protein levels are likely to vary by region throughout the crop year

Marketing strategies for your 2019 crop
A different approach is needed for this year’s lower-quality harvest

Room to grow organic
Farmers are upping their organic output, but they’re still a long way from meeting the demand of the two-thirds of Canadians who sometimes or always shop for organic

Cleaning up the leftovers
AAFC has prepared a comprehensive manual on how to use “biobeds” to process pesticide sprayer rinsate

Black swans
What will it take to knock Canada’s farmland market out of its holding pattern?

Less of the same
Realtors report farm sales are slowing and that prices are stabilizing, which may be best for everyone

If you’re not happy with your purchase
All three Prairie provinces have protection for farm equipment purchasers, but the provisions differ
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