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Canadian Agriculture Expected to Handle Potential Interest Rate Hikes

Regina. Sask. - In spite of higher interest rates, fluctuating commodity prices and trade uncertainty, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) finds Canadian agriculture remains strong and continues to withstand economic fluctuations.
 
In its latest report, the FCC defines the agriculture industry as being well-positioned to thrive despite some challenges.
 
While total farm debt across the country recently exceeded $100 billion, most Canadian producers continue to be in a good financial position.
 
It's expected that the country's agriculture community will finish strong in 2018 and head into 2019 on a positive note.
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