Reading Time: 6 minutes How to organize farm finances paperwork
Winter downtime: Organize your farm records now for smoother operation
More time indoors is ideal for organizing and implementing systems to keep your books up to date
FCC forecasts rocky financial year, points to waning confidence, vCOOL, interest rates
Reading Time: 3 minutes Farm Credit Canada forecasts trade woes, interest rates contributing to deceleration in the Canadian economy in 2026.
National Farmers’ Union proposes guaranteed basic income for farmers
Reading Time: 3 minutes The National Farmers Union (NFU) plans to lobby the federal government for farmers to be guaranteed an annual basic income of $50,000.
Country Guide November editorial: The now, the next and the numbers
Reading Time: 2 minutes I must admit that when I was younger numbers mystified and frustrated me. In fact, my typically jovial grade six teacher finally lost his patience with me one day after hearing me say (likely with that distinctive snooty-dismissiveness only a twelve-year-old can conjure up), “Why do I need to learn this? I’m never going to […] Read more
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Canadian economy going ‘under the speed limit,’ says FCC analyst
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farm Credit Canada outlined less than impressive numbers for Canada’s economy Sept. 18, and that will spill over into agriculture.
New Farm Credit Canada loan option aims to ease farm ownership transfers
FCC hopes their new enhanced transition loan will make farm succession easier for both farm buyer and seller
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farm Credit Canada's enhanced transition loan meant to offer better financial terms, flexibility for farm and agribusiness assets changing hands.
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