Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but how do you manage to tip the chance of gain in your favour? In agriculture there are many variables that are well out of our control — whether it be ranching, farming or anywhere in between, producers deal with volatile input prices, commodity price fluctuations, and, of course, the weather…. Read More
Category: Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index
In late January, we asked the RealAgristudies Insights Panel how they were feeling about current and future farm financial performance, their outlook on investment timing, and what they thought about impending tariffs being levied against Canadian goods moving into the U.S. Over 600 farmers responded to this survey, weighing in on on these topics, and… Read More
Canadian farmers are more concerned about their financial realities in the face of sticky input prices and lower commodity prices compared to a year ago. Many say they are looking to manage their costs where they can, as expenses are one area that can be changed for a growing season, unlike the weather. As a… Read More
The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2024 is out, and it is very clear that farmers are pessimistic about their current farm financial performance relative to twelve months ago. Although farmers see improved financial performance in the future over their current state, even future performance is still seen as negative overall at 84 out… Read More
Just under 40 per cent of Canadian farmers think it’s best for Canadian agriculture that U.S vice-president Kamala Harris win the U.S. presidential election set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. As part of the latest Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, farmers surveyed earlier this month were asked who they thought would be better for Canadian agriculture… Read More
With an unprecedented rail strike involving both CPKC and CN Rail possible as early as August 22, 2024, Canadian farmers are bracing for a major disruption in grain, fertilizer, and fuel movement unlike anything ever seen before. In July, RealAgristudies asked Canadian farmers about their overall level of concern regarding a potential strike. Eighty per… Read More
As the Canadian harvest season gets underway, there’s a noticeable shift in farmer sentiment across the country. That’s according to the latest Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, gathered in July from over 500 farmers. Justin Funk and Shaun Haney, co-founders of RealAgristudies, are here to unpack the July 2024 results, touching on key topics such as… Read More
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, understanding the sentiment among Canadian farmers towards their financial future is more crucial than ever. Recent data from RealAgristudies Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index sheds light on this very topic, revealing both optimism and concern in different sectors of the industry. Broadly speaking, the sentiment around future farm financial performance… Read More
In the January 2024 edition of the RealAgristudies Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, the mood among Canada’s farmers and ranchers has notably darkened, with an increased level of concern about their financial health and the overall state of the Canadian agricultural economy. This summary, drawing from the valuable insights of those who participated in the survey,… Read More
The results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2023 are in, which means, for the first time, we can compare year-over-year trends and changes in farmer sentiment on several topics. Over six hundred farmers weighed in on the survey to share their thoughts on current and future financial performance of the farm, their… Read More