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FCC supports Ontario and Quebec customers impacted by excessive moisture
FCC supports Ontario and Quebec customers impacted by excessive moisture Aug 30, 2017 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to customers in parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec facing financial hardship as a result of excessive moisture during this year’s growing season. Many producers in that area are facing a cash shortfall since […]
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FCC snapshots show why agriculture is one of Canada’s key sectors
FCC snapshots show why agriculture is one of Canada’s key sectors The livestock sector takes the red ribbon as the hottest sector in Canadian agriculture based on projected cash receipts over the next 12 months, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) agriculture economics team. “It seems like almost everything with four legs or feathers is […]
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FCC contributes $1.5 million to 78 community projects across Canada
Regina, Saskatchewan – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 78 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects. In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the fund was increased from $1 million. “The FCC AgriSpirit Fund is an investment in rural Canada,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC executive […]
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FCC profits benefit agriculture and rural Canada: annual report
FCC profits benefit agriculture and rural Canada: annual report Jul 20, 2017 Regina, Saskatchewan – A strong financial performance enables Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) to enhance products and services for customers, give back to communities and provide free learning opportunities for the entire industry, said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort, in releasing the federal Crown […]
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FCC says now is a good time to review financing strategy
FCC says now is a good time to review financing strategy Regina, Saskatchewan – Farmers and agribusiness operators should take the opportunity to review their financial strategies following this week’s modest increase in the Bank of Canada’s overnight interest rate, says FCC’s Chief Agricultural Economist J.P. Gervais. The Bank of Canada increased its overnight target […]
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Fruit prices pressured from strong supplies
Fruit prices pressured from strong supplies Jun 28, 2017 Regina (Saskatchewan) – As Canadians enjoy fresh, local fruit this summer, producers can expect mixed results from the fruits of their labour this fall. In 2016, Canadian and United States fruit growers increased their production, but didn’t necessarily see the demand to match, leading to an […]
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Canada’s food and beverage processing sector performing well
Canada’s food and beverage processing sector performing well Canada’s food and beverage exports have nearly doubled over the past decade and the sector continues to stand out from the rest of the country’s manufacturing industry, according to J.P. Gervais, chief agricultural economist for Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector – which […]
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Canada’s farmland values lost steam in 2016, FCC report says
Canada’s farmland values lost steam in 2016, FCC report says Regina, Saskatchewan – Average farmland values in Canada continued to climb in 2016, but lost steam in most provinces, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest Farmland Values Report. Canada’s farmland values showed an average increase of 7.9 per cent in 2016, compared to a […]
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FCC AgriSpirit Fund Marks Canada’s 150th Anniversary with Additional Funds
Mar 13, 2017 Regina, Saskatchewan – Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund. The fund will award $1.5 million in funding this year to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. The application deadline is April 17, 2017 and FCC will announce the selected […]
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Specialist, Strategic Planning and Corporate Reporting
Job Title: Specialist, Strategic Planning and Corporate Reporting Job Number: 376-16/17 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Find this Location Closing Date: March 23, 2017 Division: Governance Language Requirement: English Term: 18-month term Strong strategy and communication skills required Play a lead role in developing, executing and sharing corporate plan and strategies to strengthen FCC and sustain our […]
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