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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-10-11, Page 9Japan interested in Canadian food To .use escaiation clause Whelan promises farmers support, security clause. The escalation clause would guarantee Canadian producers prices that would rise to keep pace with increases in production costs. The minister said no agreement would be made without consulting the provinces. He said he met with Japanese officials in Ottawa Thursday and another meeting was scheduled shortly, The Japanese contract would likely include most foodstuffs produced in Canada, especially pork, of which Japan is a major consumer. Whelan's speech dealt mainly with policies discussed at a meeting last week of provincial agriculture ministers. Speaking on the new national feed grains policy, Whelan said, "The first thing the policy will do is encourage increased production of feed grains, starting this year in Western Canada. 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Exeter 235-2200 Tractors Equipment MUST BE A FARM JOKE — The guest speaker at Thursday's annual banquet of the Huron Federation of Agriculture was Canada's Minister of Agriculture Eugene Whelan. Shown above enjoying a laugh are Huron president Mason Bailey, Mr. Whelan, vice-president Allan Turnbull and secretary-fieldman Bill Crawford. T-A photo To use vaccine with bait to control wildlife rabies The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is ex- perimenting with a method of eliminating the possibility of rabies in widlife, The Wingham area has been selected to distribute a small plastic pouch which will contain an oral anti-rabies vaccine which is hoped will be eaten by skunks, raccoons and foxes. The Wingham district office of the ministry of Natural Resources is co-operating with Connaught Labra,tories in Toronto in the venture. 4 Using trappgrs from the district which covers Huron, Perth and south Bruce, the Ministry is scattering more than 6,000 pouches containing tetracycline in designated wildlife areas. The drug is a common an- tibiotic which is harmless to animals and humans. It shows up under fluorescent light. Later the pouches will contain the oral rabies vaccine. Wingham district manager for the Ministry Dan Mansell said this week trappers will be hired to distribute the bait and bring in the heads or teeth of animals they trap. The plastic pouches will be sprayed with a solution of cheese or meat to attract wildlife. The pouches scattered before the trapping season begins on October 15 are labelled with an explanation of the program and a request that anyone finding an uneaten bag in the spring bring it to the Wingham district office. Mr. Mansell added, "We can tell by any teethmarks on the bag what animals have nibbled," The program is aimed more at the prime rabies carries, skunks, raccoons and foxes rather than at larger animals. The Wingham area was chosen for the test project because rabies is prevalent in the area and the Wingham office ex- pressed an early interest in the idea. Rabies is more common in forested areas and the Wingham district is 20 percent covered by trees. Rabies clinics for domestic animals are being held throughout Huron County this month. In the southern area the clinics will be at the Hensall arena on Monday October 15, Tuesday October 16 at the Exeter arena and the following day Wednesday at the Grand Bend fire hall. All clinics run from 2 p, m. to 8 p.m. By MRS. ROSS SKINNER Mrs. T. McGuire, Simcoe visited last week with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Routly, The Elimville U.C.W. had a successful "Luncheon is Served" at the church Wednesday when over 90 ladies attended the dinner served by the hostess Mrs. Ruth Turner. S.W. McFalls, Lucan visited with Ml'. & Mrs. Wm, Routly. Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Fulton and Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Cooper spent the holiday weekend at Pem- broke, Mrs. Mildred Crago, St. Marys spent a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Routly. Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs, Squire Herdman were Mr. & Mrs, Robt. Coates, Judith and Cathy, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs, Jim Neil, Crediton. Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Pym, Exeter visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Howard Pyrn and family, Mr. & Mrs. Squire Herdman visited Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw, London, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rannie, Joanne David and Susan, Brantford spent the holiday weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Routly. Barbara and Bradley Skinner visited Monday with Dennis, Dale and Denise Kints. 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The minister said, "we will let farmers know before they go into production that the federal government will not let the bottom fall out of the market for the product they are producing." Whelan was the guest speaker of the annual meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture held at Saltford. He said Japan is interested in signing a food marketing con- tract with Canada containing a production cost escalation now when the market outlook is so strong for other crops prairie farmers could be growing. "I think that everyone recognizes that farmers need a decent price for their products, or they will simply quit producing," he said, "That holds true for the farmer who produces feed grains just as much as it holds true for the dairy farmer, the beef feedlot operator, the pork producer and all other farmers in Canada." He continued "The first step has been taken in western Canada to encourage feed grain production. But it is just an in- terim step. We have said from the beginning that we will be bringing in a permanent feed grains policy for the next crop year," "At this point, we have taken the initiative, and we have put forward a policy and invited reaction from farmers and the entire agriculture community from coast to coast. Part of that policy is to encourage feed grain production in the areas where the grain is used." "In the case of Huron County, that means right here where you have livestock. We propose to sit down with the provinces, take a look at your potential to grow the feed grains you need, and offer help such as cash advances, storage, handling, processing and marketing," The second major program I outlined is a cash advance Payment system for all crops that can be stored and marketed later in the season. We have a cash advance payments system right now for wheat, oats and barley grown on the Prairies, and it works very well," said Whelan, What it does is give farmers cash at harvest time against future delivery of their crop. They get the cash when they need it to pay bills, and can hold their crop off the market so we can have a steady flow to buyers when and where they need it. It takes off the harvest-time pressure on the handling, processing and transportation system which tend to force prices down at harvest time." The third major program we talked about is joint federal- provincial-producer stabilization funds for specific commodities. The way this system would work is to collect a levy from producers, the federal govern- ment and the provincial govern- ment when cash income from the product is high." "It is important here to stress that it is cash income we are talking about, not prices alone, Cash income could be high for twe reasons: because a lot of volume is being sold, or because the price is very high. When cash income is low, the fund would make a payment to farmers." "And, again, it is important to note that cash income could be low for two reasons — because prices are low, or because sales volume is low, . This type of program adds one more type of stability beyond that offered by price stabilization programs. It offers income stability and takes into account both price and sales volume." The minister concluded with "The fourth proposal I put for- ward was a livestock insurance program, similar to the crop insurance program. As with all of the other proposals, this one would give the producer more security, more incentive to stay in production or to expand production," Times-Advocate, October 11, 1973 Pap 9 To the Electors N BOSANQUET TOWNSHIP A "yes" vote on Wednesday, October 17th will promote the use of the recreational area of the township and it will also provide employment in the district, We have a beautiful community, lets eliminate the drinking on highways and beaches and thus make it more attractive to the tourists. This licence would permit the legal sale of liquor in a regulated establishment with food available. The township will receive increased revenue with all additional assess- ment. SIGNED The Local Committee For A "Yes" Vote