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Ag Policy Connection S3 Ep. 4 — Housing or farmland – How to balance the two?

Real Agriculture

Some parts of the country have seen more success protecting farmland than other regions, but when you add it up, Canada continues to lose an astonishing amount of farmland to urban expansion.

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Livestock and migration driving farmland value trend in southwestern Ontario

Real Agriculture

Southwestern Ontario is home to some of Canadas most productive farmland, and a perfect storm of low interest rates, stretches of high commodity prices and relatively good weather have driven farmland prices to dizzying heights in the region. Ryan Parker from London, Ont.- Ryan Parker from London, Ont.-

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Southwestern Ontario farmland values take first tumble since 2010, study reveals

Real Agriculture

Lower crop prices and sinking margins in 2024 pushed Southwestern Ontario farmland growth into negative territory for the first time in 14 years, according to an annual survey of farmland in the region. percent drop in farmland prices across the region in Read More

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Finding Farmland For Your Farm

Farmbrite

Finding the best farmland for your new farm involves several key steps to ensure you choose a location that meets your needs and goals. In this article, we're going to cover some ways to find farmland, questions to ask when at a potential farm location, and other tips and tricks.

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Government faces legal action over sewage sludge on farmland

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly An environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government, accusing it of axing its pledge to regulate microplastics and chemicals in sewage sludge spread over farmland.

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Ag Policy Connection, S3 Ep. 2: — New approaches for landowners to get paid for land conservation

Real Agriculture

Whether its grassland, farmland, or a different form of natural habitat, the broader societal benefits of that land often go unrecognized. Whether its grassland, farmland, or a different form of natural habitat, the broader societal benefits of that land often go unrecognized.

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Farmland in your area 2023: North-east England

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The market for farmland in north-east England in 2023 has seen a drop of almost 10% in farmer buyers, but with private investors, lifestyle buyers, institutional investors and a new type of environmental buyer now increasingly active, the market overall shows demand continuing to outstrip supply.

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