5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (493+ words) 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…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) FCC uses cookies to understand how you use our website. When you “Accept All Cookies,” you agree to store them on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist our marketing efforts. To learn more, visit our…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (336+ words) Figure 1: AI in Canadian agriculture – examples of implementation Sources: FCC Thought Leadership and Deloitte Given the extraordinary potential, why is the adoption of AI on Canadian farms falling behind global competition? The report finds technology isn’t the limiting factor – instead,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (755+ words) Canada produced more fresh vegetables in 2025, yet Canadians had fewer vegetables available for consumption. This raises an important question: as Canada expands its greenhouse sector: Is production growth strengthening domestic food availability or simply reinforcing Canada's role in North American…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (338+ words) This is the first of two posts looking at productivity in the Canadian agriculture equipment manufacturing sector. Canadian farm equipment manufacturers are powering an $10B industry — but the shop-floor metric that matters most is slipping. Between 2015 and 2021, labour productivity rose just…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (275+ words) Statement from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) regarding the Agri-food Project Finance Fund: FCC will support the Government of Canada’s National Food Security Strategy through a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund, aimed at kickstarting agri-food infrastructure across the country. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (731+ words) Statistics Canada recently estimated that about 16% of Canada’s GDP and 12% of jobs depend on the production of exports destined for the U.S. So, trade negotiators know very well what’s at stake as they attempt to strike a deal to renew…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (346+ words) Figure 1: Labour productivity growth – 2000 to 2024 Sources: Statistics Canada, FCC Thought Leadership and CAPI A new report from FCC Thought Leadership, Prospects for future productivity growth in Canadian food and beverage manufacturing, examines the implications of this productivity growth slowdown and…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1157+ words) If you have a loan coming up for renewal, and/or are looking at taking out a new loan, you may be wondering how the war in Iran is changing the cost of borrowing – and whether a fixed rate or…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (273+ words) Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to oyster growers and processors in the Atlantic provinces and Quebec who could face financial hardship as a result of two devastating diseases impacting oysters on Canada’s East Coast. As producers begin their…...