Episode 2: On Monday, May 10, 2021, Ritchie Bros. hosted two one-hour online industry panels, where experts from Ritchie Bros. and industry guests discussed trends impacting the Canadian construction & agriculture industries including details around historical and current supply and demand metrics, pricing trends, commodity prices, and more.

In this one-hour long Agriculture Panel, Matt Ackley, host and Chief Marketing Officer, Ritchie Bros. and a team of industry experts discuss the following topics around heavy equipment trends in the agriculture industry:

- Economic industry overview - what to expect in the next 6-12 months in Canadian agriculture

- Types of farm equipment in high demand in Canada - How COVID-19 altered the farm auction business

- Right to modify/repair legislative efforts & what you can do to protect yourself

- Current issues and concerns for farmers in Canada

Agriculture panelists include Craig Klemmer (Principal Agriculture Economist, Farm Credit Canada); John Schmeiser (Chief Executive Officer, Western Equipment Dealers Association); Kevin Tink (Auctioneer & Senior Advisor); and Jordan Clarke (Sales Director, Ritchie Bros.)