"If we did that today, it would be a hundred percent, because right now, without question, 2026 is riskier than 2025. So farmers really [face significant challenges]. The war in Iran continues and it works back to the world of agriculture. It's had an impact on fertiliser and diesel prices and commodity markets, as well as currency."
"RealAgristudies, the market research arm of Real Agriculture, surveyed farmers across Canada, and they said 75% of Canadian farmers believe that 2026 is riskier than 2025. Here's the thing. If we did that today, it would be a hundred percent, because right now, without question, 2026 is riskier than 2025."
RealAg on the Weekend covers major agricultural issues impacting Canadian farmers. The show addresses women's roles in agriculture through Iris Meck Communications, examines rising diesel prices ahead of peak farm fuel demand with Gas Buddy's Patrick de Haan, and explores future plant breeding options with the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition. A January 2026 survey found 75% of Canadian farmers perceived 2026 as riskier than 2025, with current geopolitical tensions—particularly the Iran conflict—driving volatility in fertilizer, diesel prices, and commodity markets. These interconnected factors create significant uncertainty for agricultural operations and planning.
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