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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-08-05, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5,1992. By Keith Roulston Speaking of Farming Quebec farmers' changing attitudes toward more open trade? Those who attended the Ottawa Feb. 21 GATT rally were impressed by the huge turnout from Quebec farmers in support of supply manage ment and against possible changes in GATT's Article 11 which might have endangered supply management. In fact one of the most moving moments for many who attended was to see English and French speak ing farmers marching shoulder to shoulder down the street on the way back to the buses. But according to the July issue of the Quebec Fanners Advocate, the English language publication of the Quebec Fanners' Association atti tudes seem to have changed among the farmers of the province. A sum mit of all those involved in the agri-food industry was called by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture and ended with a unanimous agreement to adopt a sector-wide plan directed under the theme of the "market con quest". The cry now is for taking part whole-heartedly in liberalization of trade. Representatives of producers, processors, consumers and agri-food institutions tcok part in the two-day June conference that resulted in what the Advocate called "the largest change in agricultural policy out look in Quebec since 'Nourrir le Quebec', the self-sufficiency adopted by the Parti Quebecois in the mid-1970s." Jacques Proulx, head of Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) called for "a third green revolution" during his organization's opening presentation. The UPA announced it was ready to take on the world in global trade. "We will take on this conquest of markets, within a frame work of sustainable development, the 'leitmotif of Quebec farmers for the next 15 years and hope that our partners in the agri-food network will similarly do their part, with all the advantages and inconveniences that such a contract will bring," Mr. Proulx said. But the spirit of "partnership" was tested when John Greci, president of the Canadian Food Distribution Council which represents food wholesalers and retailers made it clear that a new system of supply man agement is needed. But pressured by Mr. Proulx, he acknowledged sup ply management was needed while Mr. Proulx admitted some changes are needed in supply management. *** Unofficial data from the Elora Research station shows Com Heat Units of 627 to June 30, about 300 units behind the normally expected level. Rainfall from April 1 to June 30 was 208 or about eight inches. And that was before July's wet and cold. *** Remember the collection program for waste pesticides will have two depots in the region. Aug. 12 there will be a depot at the Mitchell Co op, 130 Georgina St. and on Aug. 13 the collection will be at Sprucedale Agromart near Walkerton on Brant Twp Sideroad 25, just north of Hwy. 4. You should preregister by calling the Clinton OMAF office. Final payments for Ont. wheat will be $16.67 The Ontario Wheat Producer's Marketing Board has announced that the Ontario wheat producers who delivered to the board in the 1991 crop (July 1, 1991 to May 31, 1992) will be receiving final pay ments. The payments will be made by mid-August to approximately 13,000 wheat producers. Board chairman Dave Aiderman, said the payments according to the various pools will cover both white and red wheat. The final payment for Pool A white winter wheat will be $16.67 per tonne, with the total payment for the crop year being $116.67 per tonne. The final payment for Pool B red spring wheat will be $29.34 per tonne, with the total payment being $134.34 per tonne. The final payment for Pool C utility wheat will be $64.00 per tonne, with the total payment being $144.00 per tonne. The final payment for the Pool D Amber Durum will be $67.51 per tonne, with the total being $147.51 per tonne. The final payment for Organic will be $46.63 per tonne, the total payment being $126.63. The final payment for other unreg istered varieties will be $60.68 per tonne, the total payment being $140.68 per tonne. The final payment for Pool F red winter wheat will be $14.20 per tonne, the final payment being $119.20 per tonne. The final payment for Pool G red feed wheat will be $26.73 per tonne, the final payment being $97.73 per tonne. The board reports Pool A produc er deliveries at 493,054 tonne. Of this total, approximately 60 per cent was sold into the domestic market at an average price of $149 per tonne, with the balance being sold into the export market at an average price of $134 per tonne. Pool B producer deliveries totalled 7,370 tonne, Pool C pro ducer deliveries 560 tonne, Pool D producer deliveries 775 tonne, Pool F producer deliveries 7,849 tonne, and Pool G producer deliveries 81 tonne. Mr. Aiderman stated that the Ontario Wheat Producers' Market ing Board has requested the hon ourable Elmer Buchanan to provide a final payment for winter wheat and spring wheat under the 1991 Market Revenue Program. RESPONSIBLE OWNERS STORE FIREARMS SAFELY Field tours part of crops update at Cash crop farmers in south western Ontario are asking many questions this summer. Prices .are down. Frost and excessive amounts of rain have caused severe damage in some areas. In general, farmers are looking for both encouraging words and practical solutions to this year's cropping problems. Crops Update, to be held Aug. 19 at Centralia College Research Farm (2 km. north of campus) is the time for farmers to meet with the experts and obtain answers to difficult production problems and get the latest forecasts on economics of 1992 crops. Centralia Tours of research plots begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 3.00 p.m. Lunch is available on the grounds. The noon hour program features Charlie Broadwell, Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board with the “White Bean Market Update” and Karl Stumpf with the com and soybean market update. Ministry of Agriculture and Food crops researchers provide commen- >, tary during the plot tours. Topics and speakers include the following: Tom Hartman and Wray Mason discussing “Band Spraying and Inter Row Cultivation”; Gabrielle Ferguson “Fall Preparation for No- College Till”; and Ron Fleming and Chris Brown speaking on “Manure Application - Smoke Tests and Application Study.” “Winter Cereals” will be the topic presented by Dr. Arend Smid while Rob Templeman will review “Row Widths and Harvesting Techniques of Field Beans.” Catch a ride on the continual wagon tours for a look at weed control plots in field beans and soybeans, and herbicide trials on quackgrass and bindweed. For further information contact Jim O'Toole, Centralia College (519) 228-6691. Local girls at 4H conference What do young adults need? Personal development? Goal set ting? Leadership? More friends? Then last week helped that along. Three local girls had the opportu nity to represent Huron County at the annual Centralia 4-H members' conference on July 28-30. Angela Terpstra of Brussels and Julie Glauser and Sharon Godkin both of Walton were among 55 4-H members who learned more about peer pressure, effective communi cations, and responsibility towards themselves and others at the Cen tralia conference. Five counties took part in this event. What a great way to meet new people from Perth, Bruce, Grey, Waterloo and Huron coun ties. A.B.M. FARMS LTD RR#2 Bluevale 887-9043 Receiving WHITE WHEAT, CORN and SOYBEANS * 70 ft. platform scale and 5,000 bushels per hour unloading CUSTOM COMBINING Open Monday thru Saturday Closed Sunday Hwy. 86 --Molesworth ABM ■ 819 Ethel . Ontario Wheat Producers X We are now ready to receive your ’92 Wheat and Barley Crops Howson & Howson are an agent for the Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board we also Buy, Sell and Store Barley • Fast Unloading • Accurate Probe System • Trucking Available • FORWARD CONTRACTING OF CORN AND SOYBEANS SJJ Howson Howson Ltd. 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