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Frank Borszcz's Blog – October 2009 Archive (1)

Canadian Farm Land Values Increased 2.9% during first half of 2009.

Farm Credit Canada’s semi-annual land value survey for the period Jan. 1 to June 30, 2009,

By Farms.com Editors

The average value of Canadian farmland increased 2.9 per cent during the first six months of 2009, following increases of 5.6 and 5.8 per cent in the previous two reporting periods.

Farmland values increased in most provinces. New Brunswick experienced the highest increase at 5.6 per cent, followed by Manitoba, with an increase of 5.5 per cent.

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Added by Frank Borszcz on October 20, 2009 at 5:09am — No Comments

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

The cost of filling a combine in Canada

The national average price of diesel is about $2.50/L

FCC Launches $1 Billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund for Canadian Food Processing Growth

Farm Credit Canada has launched a new $1 billion financing initiative designed to support major food processing and manufacturing projects across Canada.

Organic Farming in Canada Enters the Mainstream as Market Nears $12 Billion

As Canada celebrates Organic Month in September, new data shows organic farming has evolved into a major economic force.

Canadian Staccato® Cherry Patent Dispute Ends in Major Settlement

A major legal battle over Canada's Staccato® cherry variety has ended with a settlement that includes royalty payments, export restrictions, and funding for future tree fruit breeding programs.

Smart Cover Crop Management Boosts Soil Health and Yields

Studies show that effective cover crop management depends on proper planting timing, species selection, and seeding rates.

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