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Mar
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In response to the escalating economic fallout from the war in Iran, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) announced on Friday, March 20, 2026, that it is offering targeted financial assistance to farmers, agricultural businesses, and food processors. The federally backed lender’s move aims to provide a liquidity buffer as the sector grapples with a massive spike in input costs, particularly for fertilizer and fuel, following the disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Under the new relief measures, eligible FCC customers can apply for a new or additional line of credit of up to $500,000. The program…