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FCC Shows Support For Rural Communities Through AgriSpirit Fund

Farm Credit Canada is donating $1.5 million through its AgriSpirit Fund to support 92 community groups across Canada.
 
Carla Warnyca, FCC's Manager of Community Investment says this is about their commitment to supporting rural communities and Canadian agriculture.
 
"There's so much good work being done in rural communities across the country, and we really want to be a part of that. This is one way we can do that by supporting projects within our rural communities as those really vibrant places where people want to live and work."
 
FCC gave away over $187 thousand in Saskatchewan to support 12 different projects, 264 thousand for 15 different projects in Alberta, and just over $112 thousand in Manitoba for 11community based projects.
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In this CEOs of the Industry – International Edition, we sit down with Michael Agerley, Partner at IQinAbox, to explore how data is reshaping the future of pig production.

After more than 20 years as a veterinarian, Michael shares his unique perspective on the shift from hands-on animal care to data-driven decision making across the pork value chain.

We dive into:

• How better data is improving real on-farm decisions

• The biggest opportunities still untapped in pig production

• How Europe is leading (and where it’s still lagging) in tech adoption

• The role of AI and smart systems in the next 5–10 years

• Why trust, leadership, and practical application matter more than ever

This conversation bridges veterinary insight, technology, and real-world farming, offering a clear look at where the industry is headed—and what it will take to get there.