Agriculture & Agribusiness
Empowering agriculture with modern solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. From farming to agribusiness, we help grow smarter and stronger.
Why Saskatchewan Agriculture Matters
Saskatchewan is home to over 40% of Canada’s farmland and is a world leader in grain, pulse, and oilseed production. Regina sits at the heart of this agricultural powerhouse, surrounded by fields that help feed the world.
The Landscape:
- World’s largest exporter of peas, lentils, durum wheat, mustard seed, canola, canary seed and oats
- Growing agri-value sector that nearly doubled revenue between 2012-2021
- Agtech innovation in precision farming, autonomous equipment, and sustainability
- Over 220 agribusiness companies
Our Agriculture Expertise
Farm Operations:
- Crop and livestock income reporting
- AgriStability and AgriInvest program compliance
- Farmland capital gains and principal residence planning
- Inter-generational farm transfer and succession planning
- Farm corporation structure optimization
- Equipment depreciation strategies (CCA classes 8, 10, and accelerated investment incentive)
Agribusiness & Value-Added:
- Grain handling and elevator operations
- Seed cleaning and treatment facilities
- Custom farming operations
- Livestock operations (beef, pork, dairy)
- Food processing and value-added manufacturing
- Contract farming arrangements
Farm Operations:
- Lifetime capital gains exemption planning ($1M+ for qualified farm property)
- Farm land vs. inventory distinction
- Income smoothing strategies (cash vs. accrual)
- Quota and supply management accounting
- Farm equipment leasing structures
- Agtech R&D tax credits
Why Expertise
Industry-Specific Challenges We Solve
Challenge:
Unpredictable cash flow due to seasonal harvests and commodity price volatility
Solution:
Multi-year cash flow modeling, line of credit optimization, income smoothing strategies
Challenge:
Complex succession planning for multi-generational family farms
Solution:
Tax-efficient transfer strategies using trusts, estate freezes, and phased transitions
Challenge:
Understanding profitability by crop type and field location
Solution:
Field-level profitability analysis, contribution margin by crop, precision ag data integration
Typical Client Profile
- Grain and oilseed farms (1,000-10,000+ acres)
- Livestock operations
- Custom farming operations
- Seed companies and ag input dealers
- Grain elevators and handling facilities
- Agribusiness startups in precision ag, biotech, and ag-tech
- Food processors and value-added manufacturers