Financial Headwinds: Anticipating a Rise in Borrowing Costs
Farm Credit Canada economist Graeme Crosbie warns that borrowing costs are likely to rise, both for fixed and variable loans. The Bank of Canada’s overnight rate has held steady at […]
Dry Weather Pushes UK and EU Potato Harvests Far Below Expectations
Potato growers across the UK and Europe are bracing for a major production shortfall, with harvests projected to fall 3.5 million tons below expectations. The primary drivers are dry weather, […]
PepsiCo Expands India Footprint with High‑Tech Potato Processing Plant
PepsiCo India has opened a USD 81.5 million potato chips manufacturing plant in Banekuchi, Assam — a major milestone for the state’s industrial development. The facility will benefit around 5,000 […]
World Food Safety Day – June 7th 2026
Safe food starts with understanding which foodborne hazards cause the greatest harm. By measuring the public health burden and its causes, countries and partners can prioritize evidence-based actions, target interventions […]
FCC funds alternative lender to expand portfolio to farm transition, succession supports
Farm Credit Canada will invest in alternative lender Farm Lending Canada to expand its offerings to farm succession and transition lending and supports. “The changing global landscape has put a great deal of stress on […]
International Day of the Potato
The potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the […]
The economics of value capture in potatoes
The real economic story in potatoes isn’t about how many acres are planted or how many tonnes come out of the ground. It’s about where value is captured once […]
Happy Earth Day 2026
Potato growers are stewards of the soil and environmental protectors by nature! We unite to celebrate Earth Day
Middle East conflict disrupts fertilizer supply for potato growers
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting fertilizer flows, fuel markets, and freight routes, creating uncertainty for potato growers in several production regions. At the center of the […]
Farm Credit Canada – Advancing the future of Canadian agriculture!
Agriculture and agri-food business owners transferring farm or business assets to new owners now have a new option to consider, given recent changes to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Transition Loan. […]
