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FCC’s top economic charts to monitor in 2024

Downward trends for cattle, swine herds; positive bent to feed, fertilizer affordability

As we start the new year amid elevated inflation and major headwinds facing the economy, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for farm operations, agribusinesses and food processors.







Although farm revenues are up, costs are also increasing, said FCC Industry Relations Manager Darlene McBain.

Farm revenues should rise in 2023, but so will costs

Annual FCC Economic Outlook focuses on predicted global economic slowdown

Food price inflation and labour market volatility remain the post-pandemic factors to watch, Farm Credit Canada finance specialists said during the agency’s annual economic outlook Jan. 24. Although challenges like […] Read more