Insights and Stories on Farm business

Apr. 16, 2025 at 11:10 am CDT

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key policy rate at 2.75 per cent, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts, and said that the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs made it impossible to issue regular economic forecasts.

By David Brunnstrom, Promit Mukherjee, Reuters

Mar. 28, 2025 at 2:34 pm CDT

Buying farmland became more costly in 2024, according to Farm Credit Canada.

By Adam Peleshaty

Mar. 18, 2025 at 4:00 am CDT

The average value of Canada’s cultivated farmland grew by 9.3 per cent in 2024, less than its growth in 2023 but nevertheless a “robust” number, says the chief economist of Farm Credit Canada, which released its annual Farmland Values Report March 18.

By Jeff Melchior

Mar. 14, 2025 at 10:02 am CDT

It’s a fact that most families squabble. Individuals don’t always see eye to eye, and they can’t always work together. But if they can find a way, it can make a world of difference to the profitability and future of their farm — and the success of their relationships with […]

By Angela Lovell

Feb. 12, 2025 at 4:13 pm CST

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.

By Gord Gilmour