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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-08-31, Page 19• news Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 31, 1983—Page 19 Record wheat crop forecast for 1983 The world wheat crop was estimated by the United States Department of Agri- culture of 480 million tonnes for the 1983-84 season, equal to the record established last year, As the hulk of the crop is yet to be harvested, how- ever, the final outcome is dependent .upon weather conditions through harvest. Prospects for the 1983 wheat crop in Canada con- tinue to be generally favour- able with certain areas suf- fering from dry hot condi- tions. In all likelihood ('an- ada will harvest a near record or record wheat crop in the 27 to 29 million tonne rank. With the generally excel- lent production prospect: world trade in wheat and wheat products is exnected to increase only slightly above last year's 98 million tonnes. Imports by the U.S.S.R, are expected to drop because of the prospects for a Netter quality crop. in India increas- ed production and larger goy ernment purchases will reduce import needs through 1983-84. Conversely, 13ra7il is expected to increase its imports because of the poor, Silo gas warning Drought -like growing con- ditions during July and Aug- ust may have created a situation where silo gas may be more of a problem this year than others. Climatic conditions play a large role in the formation of deadly silo gas, and weather conditions over the last two months have caused some farm safety experts to issue warn- ings concerning the gas. Silo gas or nitrogen diox- ide is produced as a by product of the fermentation process that takes place one plant material is put into a silo. A variety of climatic stress on the plant material during the growing season can dramatically increase the possibility of toxic gases forming. To avoid silo gas, farmers are advised not to harvest crops immediately after a rainfall. Conversely, crops damaged by hail or frost should be harvested as quickly as possible to avoid build up of excess nitrate in the plant material. If weather or other factors have increased the possibil- ity of nitrate build up, plant material should be cut higher than normal, as excess nit- rates are stored in the lower portion of corn stalks. Silo gas may be visible within a few hours aftet silo filling and may be recognized by a bleach like odour and Beef and veal agreement set Agriculture Minister Eug- ene Whelan and Minister of State (international Trade) Gerald Regan today announ- ced that the federal govern- ment has concluded on ar- rangement with the United States with respect to trade in beef and veal between the two countries for 1983. Under this agreement Canada anticipates that its exports of beef and veal to the U.S. will not exceed 130 million pounds in 1983. Sim- ilarly, the U.S. expects that its exports of beef and veal to Canada will nit exceed 23 million pounds. To implement this ar- rangement, export permits will be required for all exports of fresh, chilled and frozen beef and veal to the U.S. effective August 22, 1983. In addition, import permits will be required for all imports of fresh, chilled. and frozen beef and veal. "The U.S. asked the prin- cipal beef exporters to the U.S. - Australia, New Zea- land and Canada - to volunt- arily restrain their exports for the balance of 1983 so as not to trigger import quotas under the U.S. Meat import Law." Mr. Regan said. "We had previously ex- pected that the U.S. market would remain unrestricted in 1983." Mr. Regan said. "However. in the last month it became apparent that U.S. import quotas could be trig- gered as a result of greater than forecast imports." Mr. Regan stated that the United St, es had agreed to consid: r periodically the re- allocat n of any expected shortfall; in shipments from other coun ries, beginning in mid-Octob - r. "This ill facilitate Canad- Q ian exp is above the 1.10 million pound level in the event f shortfalls in ship- ments from other supplies." Mr. Whelan noted, "At the present time, we do not expect Canadian imports of beef and veal to exceed 135 to 140 million pounds in 1983, below the minimum global access commitment of 143.6 million pounds con- tained in the Canadian Meat Import Act. However, we have to guard against the possibility that the U.S. action may result in diversion with consequent disruption of the Canadian market. Therefore, effective August 22, 1983, all imports of fresh, chilled, and frozen beef and veal will require an individ- ual import permit as prov- ided for under the as, and Import Permits Act." "initially, import permits will be issued freely and will provide us with a day-to-day monitoring system. Howev- er, if imports increase sig- nificantly, they can be limit- ed under the provision of the Meat Import Act," Mr. Whe- lan said. Notices to importers and exporters ate being prepared and will be issued shortly. Canada has a constitution. How's yours? aaantiaamD,7 may be visible as a yellowish brown haze. Dead flies or birds at the base of the silo may also be an indicator of the gas. Once a silo is filled it should be sealed and declar- ed off limits for at least a three week period. During this period of time the silo should not be entered, unless all rules for, confined space entry are closely followed and a self contained breath- ing appartus is used. crop prospects. Canadian, Australian and Argentine wheat exports for 1983-84 are forecast to in- crease 4 million tonnes to 40.5 million tonnes. This increase is primarily due to Australia's recovery from the prolonged drought that shar- ply cut last year's harvest. Canada's exports are fore- cast to increase to a record 21.5 million tonnes this year. Exports from the European Community are expected to remain unchanged while shipments out of the United, States are forecast to fall for ,the second consecutive year. In sum, the record produc- tion in 1982 resulted in a substantial carry oven into the 1983-84 season, These stocks, combined with anoth- er excellent production year in 1983 and no growth in demand, are forecast to further add to supplies at the end of the 1983-84 season. Any price improvement will likely come about because of higher corn and bean prices. Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF pOWNTOWN VARNA'' `7' ei •,,---_ 114111111 SCOTT DRAINAGE WATER MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS • DRAIN TILE SYSTEMS • EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES • FREE ESTIMATES SCOTT BROS. 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