Australian farmland investment accelerates as agriculture nears $100BN
Farmlandgrab reports Australia’s agricultural sector approaching $100bn in 2026, supported by rising livestock output, export demand and continued domestic and offshore interest in comparatively affordable farmland. Australia’s agricultural sector is forecast to reach a value close to $100bn in 2026, as strong commodity fundamentals and global capital flows continue to support farmland investment across the […]
Foreign investors snap up Australian farmland larger than 148 countries combined
While the year commenced with a record low in overall farm sales nationwide, the top transactions alone spanned an astonishing 2,240,718ha – an area equivalent to 22,407.18 square kilometres, dwarfing places like Israel, Fiji, East Timor, The Bahamas, Lebanon, Palestine, and Singapore. This year has seen a significant influx of foreign capital, with Canadian and […]
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Explained and How It Shapes Your Mortgage
TLDR The Bank of Canada’s policy rate, also known as the overnight rate, plays a critical role in shaping the financial landscape of the country. It directly influences borrowing costs, including mortgage rates, and can have a significant impact on homeowners and prospective buyers. Understanding how changes in the policy rate affect your mortgage is […]
Western Australia starts harvesting what could be a record-breaking grain crop
West Australian farmers have begun harvesting one of the state’s biggest ever grain crops, forecast to reach 25.4 million tonnes and expected to be worth $7.8 billion. The WA harvest will account for potentially 40 per cent of Australia’s total winter grain crop. Spring weather has been ideal, prompting the state’s main grain handler, the […]
Canadian farmland values rose 6.0 per cent in first half of 2025: FCC report
Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a modest acceleration compared to the first half of 2024, which saw a 5.5 per cent increase. Over the 12 months from July […]
Western Australia Again Tops National Economic Rankings
New Home Construction Rate 24.8% Above the Decade Average [Perth Correspondent]According to the latest report from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), although Western Australia’s economic growth rate ranks second to last among all Australian states, it once again claims the title of the nation’s best-performing economy. After lagging behind for more than a decade, […]
Metro Vancouver government approves changes to developer fee regime
The Metro Vancouver Regional District board of directors voted Friday to approve changes to its developer fee regime, which has been criticized by builders who say the fees make it hard to deliver affordable housing. The Metro Vancouver board endorsed changes to development cost charge (DCC) categories and definitions at its Oct. 3 meeting following […]
Canadian Home Sales Rose Again in August, Signs of Market Recovery Emerging
Signs of recovery in Canada’s housing market are becoming increasingly evident, with home sales rising for the fifth consecutive month in August. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales in August totaled 40,714 units, up 1.1% from July. This marked the highest August sales since 2021, when 51,145 homes were sold […]
Federal government announces $1 billion expansion of Victorian, SA farmer support loans
The federal government has announced $1 billion in additional farm support loans, including new assistance for ecological events. The extra funding provided to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) will be available as concessional loans for farmers facing hardship during extended dry conditions. It also includes new loans for communities affected by significant ecological events, in response […]
New Kimberley cotton gin tipped to trigger $1b ag development in northern WA
Australia’s newest cotton gin has officially opened in the Top End’s Ord River Irrigation Area as expectations for the northern cotton industry hit new highs, defying the isolation and farming challenges testing its pioneers. The Kimberley Cotton Company is set to crank up early stage processing from this season’s 80,000-plus bale local crop by the […]