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The July intake of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index included a few questions about grain movement, railways, and Canada’s grain handling system, overall.

In this episode of the RealAgristudies Insights podcast, Shaun Haney and Justin Funk break down survey results capturing satisfaction, confidence, and perceived accountability in grain logistics.

Of the farmers who ship grain, 44 per cent reported being satisfied with how grain moves in Canada. While that might appear lukewarm, Funk points out that most fell into the "somewhat satisfied" category, suggesting conditional optimism. “They're not exuberant, but hey—you know what, we’re doing pretty good,” says Haney.

Confidence in the system’s ability to handle large crop volumes shows a more mixed picture. Only 21 per cent of respondents were very or extremely confident, with 52 per cent selecting "somewhat confident." That leaves 27 per cent expressing outright doubt. Still, Haney says that’s not necessarily bleak news: “This should be deemed as a positive take from farmers... there are challenges, but I do have some sort of confidence that we can handle what's in front of us.”

Accountability in the rail sector continues to frustrate many. Just 37 per cent believe railways are consistently or occasionally held accountable for service issues. Meanwhile, 42 per cent said they are “rarely” held accountable, and 12 per cent said “never.”

When asked to score the current grain logistics infrastructure in Canada on a scale of 1 to 10, the average came in at 5.8—a rating that Funk describes as “just slightly better than average.” The team plans to use this benchmark to track sentiment over time, particularly as infrastructure investments and railway consolidation continue to reshape the landscape.


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