Understanding the Economic Outlook for Canadian Agriculture Economic conditions can have a significant impact on farm operations, from financing and input costs to long-term investment decisions. As Canadian farmers navigate another year of changing economic conditions, staying informed about the outlook for 2026 can help support business planning and decision-making. Farmers, food and beverage processors, […]
How can you tell if the next generation is ready to take over the farm? Abe Toews, a succession expert, says the best way is to test them. Involve them now “A good litmus test is to consider whether or not Mom and Dad can step away from the farm for three or four months […]
Escalation of the U.S. trade war casts a cloud over Canada’s economic prospects. The Bank of Canada will provide whatever support it can through accommodative monetary policy, although the latter’s effectiveness is likely to be dented by persistently elevated bond yields. In this Economic and Financial Market Update, we zoom in on why bond yields are […]
September brings an important transition to the Ontario countryside. As harvest season gets underway, farm families are busy in the fields, equipment is moving, and the landscape begins to change with the arrival of fall. For anyone considering buying or selling farmland, September can also be a valuable time to take a closer look at […]
Trade statistics, international trade agreements and non-tariff trade barriers are not always top-of-mind for farm families. Since most producers sell to intermediaries and don’t export their products directly to other nations, trade issues can seem one step removed from the farm gate. Paying attention to trade patterns, trade restrictions and what international buyers require is […]
Farmers know the rollercoaster of uncertainty – but lately, the ride’s gotten wilder. Life has moved from global pandemic recovery – no small feat – to changes in long-term, relatively stable trading relationships. As markets swing, costs climb and AI ramps up, it’s no wonder stress levels are rising. Of course, some stress can be […]
When low financial margins in their beef operation had brothers Arron and Shane Nerbas seeking viable solutions, they turned to a rotational grazing production system. Now, you can almost physically feel the biodiversity in their grazing lands. That biodiversity is something the brothers are quite proud of – not just for its ecological value, but […]
The Farm CEO Checklist covers the essential areas of running a farm. It’s designed to prepare you to be an effective CEO by defining priority actions to reduce risks, seize opportunities, and build a sustainable business. One of the key steps in the Farm CEO Checklist is HR: Have a comprehensive, written human resources plan. […]
What do the most successful farms have in common? They prioritize key tasks to reduce risks, seize opportunities, and build stable, profitable operations. Use our Farm CEO Checklist to define priority actions, mitigate risks, seize opportunities, and build a sustainable business. One of the key steps in the Farm CEO Checklist: Keep financial records […]
The Strait of Hormuz is vital to global shipping and supply chains as it is central to global energy trade, carrying about one-fifth of the world’s oil and roughly one-third of global fertilizer—making it a critical artery for agricultural production and food systems worldwide. The 60-day U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) revived some shipping activity, including […]
