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Beyond the Cycle: Canadian producers signal a structural breaking point
Is the current economic squeeze facing Canadian agriculture just another standard downturn, or are we witnessing a permanent, fundamental shift in how family farms must operate to survive? According to the latest April 2026 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index (CFSI) published…
Safety net or entrepreneurial side hustles? Why more Canadian farmers are turning to off-farm income
A clear financial divide is widening across the Canadian agricultural landscape, and it’s forcing a portion of producers to look beyond the farm gate to keep their operations financially viable to their personal liking. According to the latest April 2026…
Profits for ranchers are still not driving 2WD tractor sales
Every month, I like to review the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ sales numbers in Canada and the U.S. To me, the figures are a useful indicator of the overall health of the agriculture sector. As you are well aware, agricultural…
Livestock vs. Crops: Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index shows financial divide between the sectors
In 2026, farmers and ranchers have faced both expected and unexpected challenges and opportunities. Analyzing the April 2026 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results reveals a clear divergence in outlook between livestock and crop producers. While that may not come as…
Career pivots, trusting your gut, and working with family | How Could I Know? Ep 5
Ontario agronomist Henry Prinzen thought he had his future mapped out early: go to the University of Guelph, return to the family farm, and build a career there. Instead, he found himself following a different path — one shaped as…
Nearly 60% of farmers see agriculture at a structural breaking point, survey finds | RealAgristudies
Canadian farmers are increasingly questioning whether today’s farm economy challenges are part of a normal cycle — or signs of something more permanent. In the April 2026 edition of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, conducted by RealAgristudies, 59 per cent…
Fear the food! Maple Leaf Foods pays influencers to mislead, fear-monger about farming practices
What if the medicine your child needs stops working? Blame farmers. That's the message in a new series of ads and videos on social media that feature a parade of parent and health-type influencers raising anxiety that antibiotics won't work…
AI may be digital, but it still eats up real land
By Elisabeta Lika In the rural municipality of Rosser, just outside Winnipeg, a 94,000 square-foot canola and pea processing facility is being converted into a Bell Canada AI data centre. The building was completed in 2021. Merit Functional Foods, which…
What lessons can we learn from Monette Farms?
While the agricultural industry often equates growth with success, the financial challenges surrounding Monette Farms serve as a sobering reminder that scale is not a safeguard against volatility. As the initial excitement over the creditor protection news settles, the focus…