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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-06-06, Page 8Page i? _= Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, .lune 6, eu ' Weekly Editors Seek Answers To Important Farm Questions The significant changes in agricultural policy brought about by the Robarts Govern- ment were discussed m a re- cent interview between Ontario Agriculture Minister, William Stewart and three representa- tives of rural weekly news- papers The newspapermen who too part iq the question - and -answer session were Barry Wenger of Wingham Advance - Times, J. Earl Morrison of Napanee Beaver, and Ian Bax- ter of Newmarket Era & Ex- press. Here are some of the high- lights of the tape-recorded in- terview: MR, MORRISON -- Mr. Ste- wart, would you like to com- ment on the colouring of mar- garine? MR. STEWART — As you know, this question is of great interest to both rural and urban residents, and for some time we in the Dept. found our- selves under considerable pres- sure from those who supported differing viewpoints. The legislation which was adopted recently permits limited col- ouring of margarine to a shade of yellow slightly deeper than that found in butter. Of equal importance I think, is the re- quirement that a manufacturer of margarine must identify the contents on the outside of the pac,,age. The consumer is en- titled to know what he or she is purchasing, and the act mattes this very clear. MR, BAXTER -- Mr, Stewart, I see that you have re-estab- lished the Junior Farmers Es- tablishment Act. This is most encouraging from the junior farmers point of view. MR. STEWART -- Yes, this is a subject dear to my heart. We feel there is a very definite need for long-term credit, and that is why we have revived the loan act after a lapse of several years. 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MR, W ENG ER -- What steps have been taken in the past 2-3 years to increase sales of On- tario's agricultural products? What degree of success has been achieved in that time? MR. STEWART — Enormous progress has been made Barry, not only in Ontario, but in the British market. We have a full time representative of the Dept. associated with Ontario House in London, In some instances we have more than tripled our sales in that market, and our processors and exporters are giving us full cooperation, There are some products that cannot compete on the British market, price -wise, but those that can are meeting with wide acceptance, These include to- mato juice, canned fruits, can- ned fruit juices, cheese and asparagus. MR. BAXTER -- What in gen- eral is the future of the milk in- dustry in Ontario? MR. STEWART -- I believe there is a very bright future, but I also believe the milk in- dustry must face up to the fact that it needs to proceed in a co-ordinated manner. In the past we have had various groups within the industry promoting their own individual interests, sometimes to the detriment of the industry as a whole. I be- lieve there is a growing aware- ness that unity is required; that one man's problem is also an- other's. MR. MORRISON -- I believe the Agricultural College at Guelph is to became a univer- sity and expand its courses. What are the plans for future expansion of research facilities and experimental work? Pictured above Is a group of weekly editors inter- viewing the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, the Hon- ourable William Stewart, in connection with new agri- cultural legislation recently announced by the Ontario Government. Left to right: J. Earl Morrison of Napanee Beaver; Ian Baxter of Newmarket Era & Express; Barry Wenger of Wingham Advance -Times, and Mr. Stewart. MR. STEWART -- As you know, last year we brought in the act setting up the Ontario Agricultural Research Council. This was done to co-ordinate all agricultural research in On- tario. The expanded facilities planned for OAC when it as- sumes university status will certainly operate in conjunc- tion with the present research at Guelph. There is no thought of diminishing the agricultural program at OAC. The em- phasis will continue to remain on agricultural and its research programs, and university status won't interfere in the slightest with these activities. MR. WENGER — Under the Agriculture & Rehabilitation Development Act, is it true that certain benefits may ac- crue to other industries, which could affect a rural area? MR. STEWART -- Yes this is true. There are areas in On- tario that could very well be developed in other ways than growing of crops or raising of livestock. We feel the ARDA program can be of considerable assistance to the residents of such areas, as a result of re- development. The ARDA di- rectorate points this up, for it is composed of senior civil ser- vants from such Departments as Lands & Forests, Economics & Development and Travel & Pub- licity. MR. BAXTER -- Is there a program for expanding beef sales in the U.S. or overseas? MR. STEWART -- There is very little demand for commer- cial beef overseas. Some pure- bred cattle have been shipped over, but price -wise we can't compete, But there has been a great movement of cattle to the U.S.A. As you know, the On- tario Department of Agricul- ture has set up the Ontario Beef Improvement Association. This is a real step forward. Its main job is to develop and in- tensify a research program. The interest that has been shown in it is amazing. I want to make quite clear that the Robarts Government has no in- tention of creating any type of marketing plan for beef cattle. Beef cattlemen are independent thinkers, and while they recog- nize the necessity of research and expanding and developing the beef industry, they want to be very much in control of it themselves, MR, WENGER -- Mr. Stewart, tell us something about the On- tario Food Council, This is something many people don't fully understand. MR. STEWART -- This is the first time in the history of agriculture that producers, pro- cessors, distributors and con- sumers have been able to sit around a common table and disucss their problems. The fu- ture of the Food Council is bright, and we are in the pro- cess of naming its personnel. It will be set up in sections — one dealing with fruits and vegetables, one with poultry and dairy products, another with cereal products, and so on. Meat products will form a sep- arate Section. MR. MORRISON -- I believe there is some system of meat inspection being introduced. Is this the result of public demand, MR. STEWART -- The On- tario Department of Agriculture piloted the Meat Inspection Act through the Legislature at the recent session. It resulted from pressure on the govern- ment to provide inspection for all meat sold in Ontario. We have entered into an agree- ment with the Federal Depart- ment of Agriculture to provide one standard type and quality of inspection. The Act comes into force on or before January lst, 1965. Owners of small slaughter houses that have not had inspection to date, will have this period in which to bring their plants up to the re- quired standard, We are at- tempting to do everything pos- sible to preserve the smaller plants which have rendered a great service to rural Ontario over the years, Certain ex- emptions will be provided for producer to consumer sales. 3. CHARLES LACEY Mr. R, W. Trollope, President, Pitts Life Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Mr. J. Charles Lacey as Vice - President, and his election to the Board of Directors. 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