The Rural Voice, 1978-04, Page 11ARRANGE FINANCING EARLY
One of the areas that farmers should look out for, Pat says, is
to arrange their financing early for their crops. Some of the
suppliers got stuck with large bills last year he says and some
will be wanting cash payment this year. If you pull in expecting
to load up on credit. you might be disappointed.
It makes good business, he says to borrow from the banks and
pay cash to the suppliers. Suppliers usually charge 1' per cent
interest per month while banks charge considerably Tess.
Suppliers aren't in the business of lending money, he says.
CROP OUTLOOK
There is likely to be little change in the amounts of acreage
devoted to various crops in the Huron -Perth area at least this
year. Corn acreage is likely to increase slightly. Because of poor
planting conditions last fall some what wasn't planted so wheat
acreage will be down.
Sonic white bean producers are so upset over the problems in
the industry that they say they won't plant beans this year but
others are planning to expand and there are some new growers
so acreage is likely to be about the same.
Spring grain acreage is likely to be about the same while the
acreage in soybeans in the area will be up.
There may he problems with seed quality for beans and
germination could be down because of the poor harvest
conditions last fall. Cereal grains growers should have few
problems with supply or germination.
Conservation practices both fog soil and energy have been
emphasized by the Ministry officials this year but farmers are
worried that by reducing erosion they often reduce yield, he
says. One Huron farmer said he had been practicing anti -erosion
methods but had suffered a 14 per cent yield drop and couldn't
afford it any more. There are a lot of concerns but very few
ansv.ers. Pat says. Those interested in erosion control also have
run into problems. Some are interested in growing trees for
instance. but c:ui't l ct .mc.
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THE RURAL VOICE/APRIL 1978. PG. 11.