<div id="readability-page-1"><div> By Paul Vieira <pre></pre> OTTAWA--Canada's state-owned agricultural lender says it has received billions in pledges from private-equity firms and one major Canadian bank that it is prepared to deploy to drive innovation on the country's farms. Farm Credit Canada said Tuesday that over 20 investors -- led by Canada's largest bank, Royal Bank of Canada -- have collectively committed up to 5 billion Canadian dollars, or the equivalent of $3.7 billion, for the company to lend. Other commitments are from investment firms such as Maverix Private Equity, Northleaf Capital Partners and U.S.-based Seminal Capital Holdings. The pledges &#34;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,&#34; said Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald, who is responsible for Farm Credit Canada. Farm Credit Canada has a C$55 billion loan portfolio. The lender's corporate strategy includes expanding its investment portfolio, by attracting external capital. <pre></pre> Write to Paul Vieira at paul.vieira@wsj.com <pre></pre> (END) Dow Jones Newswires February 10, 2026 13:21 ET (18:21 GMT)Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.</div></div>

Farm Credit Canada has secured C$5 billion in commitments from over 20 private-equity firms and the Royal Bank of Canada to enhance its lending capacity. This funding aims to foster innovation in Canadian agriculture and agri-food sectors, promoting long-term growth and competitiveness. The lender currently manages a C$55 billion loan portfolio and plans to expand its investment strategy by attracting external capital.

Farm Credit Canada Raises C$5 Billion From Private Firms to Expand Lending Capacity