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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-08-16, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1989. Farm Brussels Livestock Report Market meets steady demand on good and choice cattle Farmers from afar Six Junior Farmers are in this picture but three of them are from the United Kingdom on an International Rural Youth Exchange Program from June 3 to August 11. (Clockwise in the middle) Graham Wood from Scotland, Gaynor Shotton from England and David Russel from Ireland were three of the 15 youths who are in Ontario for the exchange and they arrived in Huron County on August 10 to be sponsored by Robert Hunking RR 1, Auburn, Ross McIntosh of RR 4, Seaforth and Debbie Craig of Blyth. UK Junior Farmers visit Huron BY USA BOONSTOPPEL Three young farm enthusiasts from the United Kingdom arrived in Huron County on August 3 to take in the sights while being hosted by local Junior Farmer members who sponsored the Inter­ national Rural Youth visitors. The three exchanges are David Russell from Ballynahinch, North Ireland who is sponsored by Robert Hunking of RR 1, Auburn; Graham Wood from Edinburgh, Scotland who is staying with Ross McIntosh of RR 4, Seaforth and Gaynor Shotton of Hexham, Eng­ land who is residing with Debbie Craig of Blyth. The three are only a few of the 15 International delegates from Aus­ tralia, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and Germany that have been hosted by Junior Farmer members during their Ontario tour from June 3 to August 11. While in Huron, the delegates have seen Goderich, experienced long-weekend camping at Donny­ brook, went on a Canadian hay-ride and had an interview with CKNX radio. They were planning on seeing a Blyth Festival play and shopping at the Kitchener Market. One thing all three have dis­ covered through their travels in Huron and Ontario is how vast our country is. “People here think nothing of travelling an hour to go to a dance which we think is really far,” said Gaynor. “I feel like I’ve been two months in a car because we do so much travelling,” she added jokingly. Gaynor was especially surprised to note that the areas in which she had been in “didn’t have the same capacity of wood as in my town.” Gaynor said one of the reasons she went on this exchange was to see how much wood and forestry there was in Canada, an area of interest to her since she works in a lumber mill in England. Graham said the country-side was much greener than he imagin­ ed. He had images of the flat, dry prairies in his mind of Canada he revealed, and was pleasantly sur­ prised with the lush vegetation. David noted a significant differ­ ence in the grasses between Cana­ da and his native Ireland. “Our grass varieties are better because we don’t get the cold winters and our grass is made for high yields.” He said that they reseed their grass every seven to eight years while Ontario farmers have to reseed every two to four years. He also noted that the wheat fields in Ireland are better than the Cana­ dian ones which have to survive the cold winters and dry summers. “The wheat here doesn’t till right. Wheat plants here have only one stem whereas in Ireland, there are two to three tillers which all have wheat ends.” But although the yields aren’t as great, David said Ontario farmers have an advantage over Ireland farmers because the cultivation costs are so much lower since farmers here use less fertilizer. David was keenly interested in the crops in Canada since he is in partnership with his father on a 240 acre farm of beef, sheep and crops. Graham was also interested in the local crops because he works on his father’s 400 acre farm in Scotland which is 200 acres cash crop and 200 acres grass for beef and sheep. The three delegates were also intrigued by the organization of the Junior Farmers clubs in Ontario. Each belonged to a farm organiza­ tion in their own countries. David belongs to the Young Farmer Club which is similar to Junior Farmers and has been club leader and Fair crop winners named Jack Cardiff and Glen Sellers are winners in the Barley and the Mixed Grain classes respectivelv in the Brussels Fall Fair Field Crop Competitions for 1989. Mr. Cardiff edged Allan Cardiff by one point, 93 to 92 in the Barley competition. Close behind were Jim Bowman, 91; Ken Johnston, Swine club plays pig pictionary BY AMY THOMAS The North Huron 4-H Swine Club held their fourth meeting at the home of Amy Thomas. President Hazel Rae opened the meeting with the 4H pledge. Members introduced their friends they had invited to the meeting. Nick Geleynse from O.M.A.F. also attended the meeting and gave county representative. Graham is a member of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers and Gaynor belongs to the National Federation of Young Farmer’s Clubs of Eng­ land. “Junior farmers are less formal here,” said Graham. From a Canadian perspective, Robert Hunking thought that their clubs were more farm-oriented. “They have judging and showing competi­ tions and farm visits whereas we don’t have that to a large degree.” But Gaynor explained that there aren’t any 4-H clubs in the UK so Young Farmers includes all the things that are in Canadian 4-H. David said that “there is more rivalry and competitiveness be­ tween clubs in the UK than there are here. Here the county is like a big club but at our county meetings it is a real honour to be a member on a committee.” The three finished up their Ontario tour with Huron County and are now on route to the Rocky Mountains in Alberta where they will stay for 10 days along with the rest of the 15 United Kingdom exchange farmers. The three say they have no county as their favourite since every place was exciting and different. “Every county you go to does some thing memorable and ‘interesting,” said Gaynor. 90; Murray Johnston, 89; Paul Johnston, 88 and Lyle Martin, 87. The Mixed Grain class, Mr. Sellers had 94 points followed by Ross Veitch, 93; Clare Veitch, 92; Glen Johnston, 91; Lyle Martin, 90; Keith Johnston, 89; Keith William­ son, 88 and Kevin Johnston, 87. Secretary Christian Feldskon read the minutes of the last meeting. Members did a lesson on their Swine Housing and Equip­ ment book about good light. They played a great game of pictionary with words from the swine indus­ try. The meeting was closed with the 4H motto. Then they had a barbecue. The market at Brussels Livestock met a steady demand on good and choice cattle. There were 374 slaughter cattle, and 117 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $86 to $90 with sales to $92.25. Six steers consigned by Keith Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale, aver­ aging 1263 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.96. Eleven steers and heifers consigned by Gordon Daer of RR 1, Auburn, averaging 1101 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.08. Thirty steers consigned by Murray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham, averaging 1201 lbs., sold for an average price, of $89.04. Fifteen steer consigned by Murray Forbes of RR 2, Clinton, averaging 1225 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.96. Forty steers consigned by Under­ wood Farms of RR 1, Wingham, averaging 1306 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.33. Nine steers consigned by Murray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham, averaging 1213 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.81. Twenty-eight steers con­ signed by Doug Shiell of RR 5, wingham, averaging 1108 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.75. Two steers consigned by John Luttenberger of RR 2, Wroxeter, averaging 1080 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.60. Fifteen steers consigned by Bluemont Farms of RR 1, Bright, averaging 1075 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.24. Crop Care High yielding forages demand large amounts of plant food nutrients. Table indicates average P and K requirements for alfalfa. YIELD/ACRE P2OS UPTAKE KaO 4 Tons 60 lbs 200 lbs 6 Tons 90 lbs 300 lbs 8 Tons 120 lbs 400 lbs Research has proven that ammonium nitrogen enhances phosphorus uptake. Agrico Mono-ammonium Phosphate (MAP) with its 1-5 N/P ratio is an excellent source of ammonium nitrogen and phosphate in one fertilizer. When you talk to your local Certified Crop Care Dealer, insist on Agrico Mono­ ammonium Phosphate for the complete N PK formula for your forages. "Where you can trade with confidence" Hensail 262-2410 Walton 527-1540 887-9261 Amberley 395-3601 KEEPING CROPS PROFITABLE Kirkton 229-8986 Atwood 356-2292 Centralia 228-6661 Seven steers consigned by Jack Shiell of RR 3, Wingham, averag­ ing 1123 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.85. Good to choice heifers sold from $86 to $90 with sales to $92.75. Four heifers consigned by Ken Hopper of Wingham, averaging 1120 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.69. Fifteen heifers consigned by Ted Yeoman of RR 6, Woodstock, averaging 1045 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.69. Eleven heifers consigned by Jim Howatt of RR 1, Londesboro, averaging 1034 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.27. Fifteen heifers consigned by Delmer Lichty of RR 1, Millbank, averaging 922 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.26. Eight steers and heifers consigned by Franz Lachnit of RR 2, Staffa averaging 991 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.62. Twelve heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow averaging 1149 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.05. DI and D2 cows sold from $55 to $58 with sales to $62.25; D3 and D4 cows, $50 to $55; canners and cutters, $47 to $50; bologna bulls, 1600 lbs. and over, $68.75 to $74.75; under 1600 lbs., $58 to $75. Weaner pigs 41 to 50 lbs., sold for a $66.25 average; 51 to 60 lbs., $59.50 to $65.00 with an average of $62; 70 lbs. and over, $57.25. These prices are quoted by cwt.