Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, speaks at St. Jean Farm Day on Jan. 8, 2026.  Photo: Greg Berg

VIDEO: Farmer inflation double that of other Canadians

Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the past five years.

Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the past five years.



Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson. PHOTO: AGDAYS.COM

Manitoba Ag Days plans star-studded speaker lineup

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among schedule highlights for 2026 farm show in Brandon, along with the usual production, agronomy and business experts

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among speaker series highlight for 2026 Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, alongside slate of agriculture experts.

Father and child walk across a vibrant green field on a sunny day, evoking feelings of connection, nature, and simplicity, surrounded by rural scenery perfect for family-themed concepts and peaceful environments.

The new spin on farm legacy

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planning?

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future of their farms in Western Canada. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planing?









Farmer-facing recommended changes to the Advance Payments Program have started to roll out this year with a different approach to credit checks.

Advance payment changes still mostly in waiting

APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo

APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change for farmers, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo.