Ag Expert Witnesses

At MNP, we have experts who specialize in the field of economic losses on farms to help you and/or your lawyer build a stronger case and maximize your chances of success. Our team is experienced not only in loss quantification in agricultural situations but also in working closely with your legal team. Although the expert’s duty is first and foremost to the court to provide unbiased, objective advice – we understand farming and farmers and are committed to preparing a loss quantification that is as complete and strong as possible.

The other party will likely have a different amount in mind. Our team is experienced in critiquing and rebutting the other party’s reports to assist your legal counsel in pre-trial hearings or, if necessary, at trial.

In many cases, other experts assess the cause of a loss. For example, an agronomist will do this in the case of a lost crop. Our role, if the cause of a loss can be proven and liability can be established, is to quantify how big that loss has been or will be financially using available records and research done on your behalf or with you.

Our Ag experts can help you determine extent of any farm loss including:

  • Seed fails to germinate adequately or at all
  • Chemical fails to work effectively or at all
  • A disease is introduced into your herd and is affecting performance or value
  • Fire destroys stored grain or forage crops
  • Personal injury or death makes it impossible to continue or develop the farm business as planned
  • Equipment has a fault the manufacturers knew about and it reduced your profits
  • The province, municipality or another authority is appropriating your farm and you are going to lose assets and income
  • A development is going to adversely affect your farm

Early Preparation is Critical

It can be difficult to clearly identify a course of action right after a loss and therefore, you may not act to maximize your chances of achieving adequate compensation in the future. If you are not involved in legal action for months or even years, it will be too late to take the steps you should have, such as keeping certain records. Whenever you experience a loss, talk to MNP. Even if you think the matter will be easily resolved, it’s better to be prepared with good records and strong, timely advice. produces results.

For more information on how an MNP business valuator can help you recover economic losses, please contact your local MNP business valuator.