Economic drivers to watch for in 2013 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFFarmers shouldn’t let higher receipts from 2012 crops keep them from seeking more efficiencies and productivity gains as they head into the new year. That’s one of several economic drivers Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) chief agricultural economist J.P. Gervais says farmers should focus on in 2013.In an FCC news release, Gervais says farmers can look forward to continued increases in demand for agricultural products from emerging markets such as India and China. He also says world inventories of major crops continue to be tight which could lead to higher crop prices, “but also high input costs for livestock producers.”Noting that Canadian farmland appreciated on average by 8.6 per cent over the first six months of 2012, Gervais says the outlook for future farmland values rests with interest rates and crop receipts.Barring the unforeseen, Gervais says it looks like crop prices will remain high and interest rates will remain low at least into the second half of 2013.He also says farmers should keep an eye on free trade negotiations with the European Union. “It could open up new markets, but could also trigger more competition in Canada.” BF Chicken quota sticks with old barn, tribunal rules UPDATE January 8 2013 Dairy Farmers takes a new approach for milk temperature requirements
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 21, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online
U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future Monday, September 21, 2026 A new national initiative is inviting farmers, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to help shape the future of Canada’s agri-food sector at a time when food security, climate resilience and global competitiveness are taking on heightened importance. Powering Food Futures, a... Read this article online
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 21, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online
Organic Farming in Canada Enters the Mainstream as Market Nears $12 Billion Thursday, September 17, 2026 September is recognized as Organic Month across Canada, offering an opportunity to feature a sector that has transformed from a niche market into a significant component of Canadian agriculture. For many years, organic farming was often viewed as a specialized production system... Read this article online
FCC Launches $1 Billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund for Canadian Food Processing Growth Thursday, September 17, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has opened a 60-day Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance initiative, marking one of the largest targeted investments in Canadian food processing infrastructure in recent years. The financing program is intended to... Read this article online