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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1990-11-28, Page 13latekatirW i#*eIp Weil INIrnalluber 1 Resili€nt soils produce more You have hear d of soil fertility, soil structure, sora ttlth and a whole host of other" "dirty words", I'd like to add another one to your v .soil resilience, What 1 mean by nsilie. nce is the ability of the soil to withstand abuse or stress and still maintain its productive capacity. y is to our own. health; If we eat properly,, get enough rest, and generally maintain a healthy lifestyle, we can withstand. the sus and long hones of siring seedling without any lasting harm. If we ran at spring seeding pace all. the time, however, we would soon Similarly, a healthy, resilient soil will not suffer very much or very long from the compaction caused by harvesting when the ground is too wet, while the soils which have been continuously abused may show the scars for many years to come. Resilient. soils are also much better able' to produce a crop; in conditions• of weather stress like drought or excess :rain. A resilient soil will perform Well in any tillage system, while , an abused or non - ORM REPORT Bruce County OMAF ,.- 1, resilient soil will requite eve tillage to produce any crop at all. So, how do we achieve a resilient BOW ibis involves going back to the basics of soil management and applying them faithfully. Practice a proper _ crop relation, including forage crops. Add organic matter to the soil through crop residues, cover crops and livestock As. Keep the soil surface covered as much as possible, Use the minimum amount of tillage, appropriate to the soil tYFe, required to produce the crop. Use the smallest, lightest equipment possible,, and keep off the ground when, f is wet, to avoid compaction, Use proper erosion control measures. Soil resilience is not something that is, easy to show on a balance sheet, but it can have substantial effect on the profitability Of your fansoperat ion. It may mean harvesting a reasonable crop in .a drought year when prices are high, It will mean ' higher average crop yields over time, It may also mean saving the expense of buying, a larger tractor to pull the same' sire plow, or of iextra a ti drainage to get the field to dry out. Attaining.* resilient soil may not happen quickly. The same as a person who has, had triple-bypasir surgery, recovery will take time and everyone will benefit! effort, In the long term, though„ nia; Dairya UCepdatetralfur Grey:BDrtucey A very informative dairy update day is being planned for the Grey Brace area on Friday, December 14, at the Formosa Community Centro. The program will be held from 10:00 am. to- 3:15 p.m., with the 1990. theme being"Future Directions in the Dairy Industry". View points will be express i s a producer, a researcher ; a processor; . Keynote speakers include Lloyd Wicks, Arthur Hill and Tom Kane. Interested persons should contact the OMAF office by Dec. 10,1990:. The cost will be $12,00 per person, which includes lunch. Agricu1ure minister .supports grainy c�nd oilseeds safQt:ynets: Canada's farm and rural communities must have commitments which will ensure their long-term security, Ontario Minister` of Agriculture and Food Elmer Buchanan said during his remarks at the national agriculture ministers' conference in Winnipeg. "Society as a whole can only benefit from the encouragement of strong, secure farms and communities .in the countryside," Buchanan said. He said he supports the work toward that end by the federally appointed Task Force on Grains and Oilseeds, which included three farmers from Ontario. - "Long • term, predictable and understandable programs are far more desirable titan, ad hoc approaches." ha said; indicating'his support for the task,°force's ,Gross Revenue Insurance Plan (GRIP) and a Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA). GRIP and NISA are the two proposed parts of the new grains and oilseeds proposal. GRIP is a stabilization plan with both price and yield components; NISA would allow producers and govenuments to collect funds in a special account to be used to supplement ;,the low incomes of individual farmers. ' "Because we pare limited by time and these concepts need to be refined, I believe .that -a' transition program is required for the 1991-92 crop year," Buchanan said. He also stressed that horticultural producers face similar pressures and stated his intention to meet with the producers.. to discuss their involvement in GRIP and NISA. At the meeting. Buchanan expressed his concern about the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations, , "I support Canada's balanced position at GATT and I believe that it is important for that position to be 0 40 4'ili, a t5' trawl jiii 71• 0 rt.__iilia Ili wourii. tia sin: e Santa Suggests... Exciubm Perri ing i . au 3 r by December 8/90 for delivery for Christmas Agnew Jewellery, Gifts & Children's Wear LU�K�IQVV" 5284537 Walkerton's • fully supported and aggressively. pursued at the. Brussels meeting in December," Buchanan said. The final negotiating round of the talks is scheduled for Dec. 3-7 in Brussels, :and"Buchanan 'stated his intention to attend. "All Canadian federal and provincial ministers of agriculture should be attending these talks' to show our unity and support for Canada's position to strengthen and clarify Article XI and reduce export subsidies," said Buchanan. He : requested that federal ;agriculture minister, Don Mazankowski, meet with provincial • agriculture ministers in Brussels throughout the week and especially during the final days as negotiations intensify. "These talks could have immense implications for Canadian agricultural policy, All ministers of agriculture should meet soon after the end "of the round to discuss these implications," he said. Retirement planning for farm people Areward for your busiest years at, fanning and raising a family. Have you thought about your transition from active farming? Retirement Planning Seminars for Farm People are an opportunity to discuss components of a successful retirement - an adequate income. a variety of enjoyable activities, a flexible timetable and a healthy lifestyle. Five seminars' coordinated by the Ontario•Ministry of Agriculture and Food, farmcouples and local spon- sors Will be offered during February and March, 1991 at Leamington, Huron .County Dairy Day - A Huron County Dairy Seminar will be held as Wednesday, Decem- ber 12. at the Blyth Community Centre. The program will feature three keynote speakArthur Hill speakers, Dr. Arth , Joan McKinleyand Lloyd Wicks. which The cost is $10 per person includes the roast beef lunch. Pease contact the Ontario Mini of Office Agriculture and Food O in Clinton at 482-3428 or 1-0-265- 5- 5170 for reservations. Ministry 800-20 The program is sponsored by the Huron Holstein Club and the Perth - 11111011 jersey Club. They' would encourage you 1g purchase your ticket fairly, Gananaque (F.x►glisli and French) Alliston and Stratford. . The registration. fee of $10000 per _person double occupancy or $1200 Per: Person single bcc n- cy provides' overnight: accom- modation, meals and snacks, Win Candy Cane Coupon Enter our draw to win one of 20 - $100 Candy Cane Coupons (Draws Saturdays Nov. 17 thru .Dec, 15) VISIT CANDY CANE LANE Thursdays & Fridays 6 PM - 9 PM Saturdays 9 AM 5 PM *Have Your Picture Taken With Santa Nov. 24 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Dec. 13 - 6 PM - 8 PM; Dec, 14 - 2:00 PM 4:00 PM; Dec. 21. - 3:00 PM -. 5:00 PM; Dec. 22 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM *FREE BABYSITTING *TOY DROP *GIFT WRAPPING. OPEN HOUSE AND SALE Beat The G.S.T. Saturday & Sunday speakers, resource materials and hesPitalitY• For an application formand infor- mation nformation about dates, locations, and program, call Stratford ,.1-800-265- 8502 or your local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and (rood. 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