When a G7 government deploys billions of dollars to structurally rewire its food system, savvy investors pay attention. Canada’s newly released National Food Security Strategy is precisely that kind of moment — and for those investors with capital allocated to Canadian farmland and agri-food assets, the implications are significant. The strategy, released by Agriculture and […]
Canadian farmland continues to demonstrate its position as a stable, long-term investment, supported by strong fundamentals such as limited supply, global food demand, and resilient farm balance sheets. However, recent data from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) highlights an increasingly regionalized performance landscape, with notable contrasts between the Prairies and provinces such as Ontario and New Brunswick. A […]
Family offices are rethinking their portfolios. Again. The usual suspects—private equity, hedge funds, venture capital – are all getting more expensive and more crowded. Meanwhile, Canadian farmland keeps doing what it’s always done: generating steady returns, appreciating gradually, and feeding people. Which is why we’re seeing more sophisticated families take a serious look at agricultural […]
Key Trends Shaping Foreign Investment Opportunities As investors reassess their asset allocation strategies in 2026, Canadian farmland continues to stand out as a resilient, long-term real asset. Supported by strong fundamentals, a stable regulatory environment, and growing emphasis on sustainability and professional management, farmland remains an attractive investment for foreign capital. Farmland Values: Stability Over […]
The agricultural landscape in Canada is undergoing a profound transformation driven by economic forces that mirror those that have revolutionized residential real estate over the past two decades. Investors, ranging from pension funds to affluent urban families, are increasingly seeing farmland as a lucrative investment. This shift is significantly impacting farmland values, especially in regions […]
From Record Gains to Market Balance: Why Canadian Farmland Remains a Smart Long-Term Investment in 2025. Canadian farmland remains a resilient investment in 2025, with strong regional growth and solid underlying fundamentals. From Manitoba to Alberta, demand is driving value increases, while mature markets like Ontario and British Columbia are stabilizing, signaling a balanced, […]
Are you a first-time investor in Canadian agricultural land or forests and unsure where to start? This article provides an overview of the federal and provincial legislation governing foreign investment in Canada. The Investment Canada Act All foreign investments in Canada are subject to the Investment Canada Act (ICA), which is regularly updated to […]
Canadian farmland prices have been rising steadily for decades. This trend continued in 2024. According to the FCC 2024 Farmland Values Report that analyzes land price trends on an annual basis, farmland values across Canada increased by an average of 9,3% in 2024, lower than the increase of 11,5% reported for 2023. The highest increases […]
2024 mid-year Canadian farmland values have increased despite lower revenues and elevated interest rates. According to the FCC / FAC mid-year report 2024 on #farmland #values, prices for Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 5.5% in the first half of 2024. For the second consecutive year, Saskatchewan and Quebec have recorded the […]
The agricultural landscape in Canada is undergoing a profound transformation driven by economic forces that mirror those that have revolutionized residential real estate over the past two decades. Investors, ranging from pension funds to affluent urban families, are increasingly seeing farmland as a lucrative investment. This shift is significantly impacting farmland values, especially in regions […]
