Agriculture

We've been committed to the agriculture industry for over 135 years, offering flexible and responsive financial services and dedicated agriculture account managers to meet your needs.

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Dr. David Kohl: The best of the best

After travelling for several months, RBC Royal Bank associate and renowned agricultural economist Dr. David Kohl shares his ideas that farmers are using to make their businesses better.

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The next two years (and the 10 after that)

Want a method of setting strategic priorities for the short-, medium- and long-term future of your farm? Merle Good highlights what producers should do within the next two years, the following three to five years, and the five to 10 years after that.

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A fresh perspective on risk

Learn how to use words, not just numbers, to make better business decisions. Even if the quantitative issues check out nicely, you should still consider the qualitative side of things.

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You are on: Research & Articles

 

Effective Risk Management Strategies for Your Farm or Agribusiness

Your farm is more than just a way of life — it's a business. With so much at stake both financially and personally, it's worth taking steps to protect the value of both.

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Global Country Reports
Reports on North America	Guides
Reports on Latin America	Guides
Reports on Europe	Guides
Reports on Asia-Pacific	Guides
Reports on Africa	Guides
Reports on the Middle East	Guides
Other
Learn New Strategies For Weathering Market Cycles	Article
Get more from your farm’s financial statements	Article
Agricultural Business Review – Fall 2010	Article
Equipping your business for success	Article
The case for greening your supply chain	Article
Going retro – making energy retrofits pay for themselves	Article
Reducing your paper waste	Article
The carbon effect	Article
Is water the next carbon?	Article
Adapting to climate change with Bob Oliver, executive director, Pollution Probe	Article
Adapting to climate change with Bob Oliver, executive director, Pollution Probe	Video
The sustainability advantage with expert Bob Willard	Video
The sustainability advantage with expert Bob Willard	Article
Igniting the flame of sustainability – How RBC made its sponsorship of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay carbon neutral	Article
How RBC made its sponsorship of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay carbon neutral	Video
The sustainability audit tool – How does your organization measure up?	Article
Building companies that last – An interview with Michael Hopkins, editor-in-chief of the MIT Sloan Management Review	Article
Building companies that last – A podcast interview with Michael Hopkins, editor-in-chief of the MIT Sloan Management Review	Other
Greening your business: A guide to getting started	Guide
So you want to buy a brownfield? Insights from a Canadian bank (slideshow)	Other
Understanding and Managing Short- and Long-term Debt	Guide
Maintaining a Balanced Cash Flow in Challenging Times	Article
Myths vs. Reality – Credit from a Bank's Perspective	Webinar
Managing Risk for Business	Article
Effective Risk Management Strategies for Your Farm or Agribusiness	Article
U.S.-Bound Businesses Plan for Success	Article
Building Your Brand in Chaotic Times	Article
From Downturn to Upside: New Thinking on Business Succession	Guide
Are you “recovery ready”?	Article
Agriculture Business Review - Fall 2009	Article
How to Succeed with Business Succession Planning	Guide
RBC Business Succession Planning: Your Essential Road Map	Guide
Finding New Ways To Build Employee Loyalty	Guide
Becoming An Employer of Choice	Guide
Customer Loyalty	Guide
Improving Productivity Through Sound Business Practices	Guide
Managing for Growth	Guide
Streamlining Your Business	Guide
Personal Financial Management for Business Owners	Guide
Leverage Strengths and Minimize Costs with Strategic Outsourcing	Article
Building Strategic Alliances Can Strengthen Your Business	Article
Preventing fraud in your company	Article
Protect your business against internal fraud	Article
Loss Prevention and Security Self Assessment Guide	Guide
Helping to Prevent Fraud in Your Business	Website
Business Insights – "Business Cycles"	Video
Business Insights – "Managing Business Risk"	Video
Business Insights – "Fraud Prevention"	Video
Business Insights – "Managing Cash Flows"	Video
Business Insights – "Employee Retention and Loyalty"	Video
Business Insights – "Investing in Equipment"	Video
Business Insights – "Business Succession Planning"	Video
Tips for Protecting Your Personal and Financial Information	Article
Financial Fraud	Guide
Managing Risk To Maximize Reward	Article
Business Succession – Planning For Success	Article
Managing Cash Flow	Article
Employee Retention In An Age Of Change	Article
Going Global	Article
Investing In Equipment	Article
Growing globally by doing cross-border business? Keep taxes in mind.	Article
Surviving the Cycle	Article
Clean, safe water for all	Article
Innovation runs in the family	Article
Dr. David Kohl: The best of the best.	Article
During financial turmoil, there’s one thing producers shouldn’t overlook	Article
Me and my team	Article
The motion is carried	Article
The next two years (and the 10 after that)	Article
Recognizing ‘partner material’	Article
A fresh perspective on risk	Article
Travel unlocks a better business	Article
Leased land can fuel your expansion	Article
Business planning for the long term	Article
Business Succession Website	Website
Employee Loyalty Website	Website
Global Business	Website

You are on: Clients’ Stories

 

Legacy Agro

Three generations, two farms, one dream for the future. RBC helps develop a succession plan that gives them confidence about their future.

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Kenny & Yvette

RBC makes business and personal dreams come to life for a successful Acadian family.

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Centennial Windows

RBC service and expertise impressed both the seller and buyer of this window manufacturing company.

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Steve's Automotive

Steve Booy's relationship with RBC has spanned over four decades — through the good times and through the tough times.

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You are on: Tools & Calculators

 

Cash Flow Calculator

Determining whether you have enough money to manage your business means creating a variety of realistic cash flow projections, taking as many factors into account as possible. That way, you're better prepared and can react quickly if things don't turn out as expected.

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You are on: Webinars

 

Investing in Business Productivity – Held November 24th, 2010

View an archive or download an audio only podcast (MP3) With Wendy Carroll, Vice President, Leasing at RBC Royal Bank; whether you're a heavy manufacturer or a small retailer, Wendy will help you understand how to finance your next equipment purchase.

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Considering an Energy Retrofit? – Held September 21, 2010

View an archive or download a podcast (MP3) where we share best practices in developing, financing and managing an effective energy retrofit plan.

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Foreign Exchange: Risk or Opportunity? Held June 9, 2010

View an archive or download a podcast of John Kuziora, Managing Director, Foreign Exchange at RBC Royal Bank. Whether you are a global business or just dealing with occasional cross–border transactions, John will help you determine what kind of FX strategy is appropriate for your organization and share the tools for how to develop one.

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Primer on Financial Fraud – Held Mar. 30, 2010

View an archive or download a podcast of Jay Stark, Vice President, Fraud Management providing an update on financial fraud and the best practices to help prevent it.

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