New $5 Billion Coalition Forms to Advance Canadian Agriculture
February 19, 2026 
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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a coalition of more than 20 investment organizations that will deploy up to $5 billion to help advance agriculture and food innovation in Canada by 2030.
FCC Investments in Canadian Agriculture and Food
The announcement of the coalition follows FCC Capital’s May 2025 commitment to pledge $2 billion by 2030, with a total of $7 billion helping to stimulate the Canadian economy through strategic investments in “innovative Canadian businesses, construction and project finance opportunities, and early-stage ag-tech companies.”
This positively compares to 2021, when the “total estimated investment in agricultural innovation stood at $270 million annually,” according to RBC Thought Leadership.
“Canada’s farmers, producers, and processors are already among the most innovative and entrepreneurial in the world,” said Darren Baccus, executive vice president, Agri‑Food, Alliances, and FCC Capital. “By bringing this coalition together, we’re crowding in the capital needed to scale breakthrough solutions and deliver the next generation of innovation directly to Canadian producers. This work strengthens our food security at home while accelerating Canada’s rise as an ag and food superpower. FCC remains rigorously focused on supporting Canadian farmers and ensuring our work delivers tangible, measurable impact for them.”
“Agriculture is one of the most important and investable sectors of our economy,” said Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald. “This landmark investment will strengthen Canada’s leadership in agriculture and agri-food innovation, while charting a course for long-term growth, competitiveness, and resiliency for generations to come.”
For a full list of investment organizations that are a part of the coalition, please read the original statement from Farm Credit Canada here.