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The Citizen, 1993-08-11, Page 10Bob Szusz - Proprietor (519) 523-4399 LONDESBORO, ONT. YOUR LOCAL AGENTS WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL 1879 INSURANCE COMPANY 1993 cee9 LONDESE3ORO SEED PLANT CUSTOM SEED CLEANING GRAINS — BEANS — FORAGE SEEDS • Horse & Pet Feeds • Bird Feed & Supplies • Lawn & Garden Supplies • Farm Supplies Now ready to take in your 1993 Wheat Crop for Cleaning Your message goes everywhere when you advertise in print. You'll find The Citizen being read in the darndest places. Even when people turn an advertising break into a bathroom break they may take us along, The North Huron itizen Call Jeannette McNeil or Julie Mitchell 523-4792 887-9114 PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1993. Ministers plan increase in agri-food exports Federal and provincial Agricul- ture Ministers, along with the Minister for the Yukon, agreed in principle July 7 on a market development strategy to increase annual agri-food exports by roughly 50 per cent to at least $20 billion by the year 2000. Ministers set the goal during their annual meeting in Charlottetown on July 6-7 that focused on long- term planning and greater cooperation between governments and industry to take advantage of new market and trade opportun- ities. Building on the recommend- ations of the industry-led Trade Opportunities Strategy (TOS) Committee, Ministers agreed in principle on a Memorandum of Understanding on trade and market development that would increase the current proportion of agri-food exports that are value-added. This agreement also involves evaluation of existing trade By Dennis Martin Farm Management Specialist for Huron County A recent Ontario DHIC report indicated the average age of first calf dairy heifers was 29 months. Raising healthy, productive, early calving heifers should be a primary goal of every producer. Research has shown heifers calving at 24 development programs, more effective collaboration between governments on agri-food trade development and international promotions and more coordinated access to government services and market information. Specific initiatives will be reviewed by Ministers over the summer. As part of the overall market development strategy, Ministers stressed the importance of continuing to work together on international trade reform and to aggressively promote the interests of Canadian producers. Ministers also noted the federal government's continued commitment to its balanced trade negotiating position. To this end, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Charles Mayer will be meeting his U.S. counterpart to discuss recent trade actions affecting such commodities as sugar and wheat. Ministers acknowledged human months of age are more profitable. In fact, heifers not fresh by two years of age can cost as much as $4/day until calving. The extra profit comes from lower labour, feed and overhead costs, while increasing lifetime production and genetic improvement. Let's examine the financial impact of calving heifers at 29 resource development as a key priority in maintaining the sector's long-term competitiveness. They asked for recommendations to be developed to better coordinate private and public sector human resource training, in full respect of the jurisdictions and responsi- bilities of both levels of government. Members reaffirmed their commitment to move towards a national whole farm income protection policy and agreed on a number of safety net modifications. Ministers agreed that federal, provincial and territorial governments take into account flexibility respecting regional needs as they move towards a whole farm income protection policy. Ministers accepted in principle the recommendation of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association to terminate the National Tripartite Stabilization Program no later than Dec. 31. This would be conditional months versus 24 months: 29 months - 24 months = 150 days 150 days x $4.00/day = $600/heifer In an operation with 20 heifers entering the herd annually this represents $12,000 - a sizeable reason for focusing on "heifer management". A 1993 Holstein Heifer Study done in our county indicated total costs to raise a heifer from birth to upon Ministers agreeing on an approach for 1994. Details will be presented to Ministers for approval this fall. Ministers received updates and endorsed the general direction of the Canadian Horticulture Action Plan developed by the National Horticulture Committee to enhance the long-term competitiveness of the horticulture sector. Ministers also supported their recommendation to make horticulture eligible for the equivalent of a doubled NISA for edible commodities for the 1993 tax year, for those provinces who wish to provide coverage. Subsequent years would be subject to the development of a whole farm approach. The Special Measures Committee for Hogs and Pork presented Ministers with its final report. Ministers endorsed the strategic direction of the report, requesting the committee report back to 24 months is nearly $1,400. Although feed is the big expense (approximately 50 per cent), there are other costs such as labour, housing, breeding, vet and medicine, interest and death loss. All these items have a dollar value and should be considered when analyzing your heifer rearing program. Ministers after six and 12 months. Ministers agreed to eliminate a number of technical interprovincial trade barriers and instructed federal and provincial officials to work to resolve further interprovincial technical barriers and report back to Ministers at their next meeting. Ministers endorsed the development of a national food inspection policy and designated the Federal-Provincial Agri-food Inspection Committee to take the lead and report back to Ministers by July, 1994. Ministers agreed to improve coordination between industry and government agencies with jurisdiction over farm safety issues, and directed their officials to work with the Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety and Rural Health to address farm safety issues and develop an action plan to be presented to Ministers. Ministers also received the second annual report of the Agri- food competitiveness Council. Provincial Ministers raised the importance of retaining federal commitment to regional development in the agri-food sector in Canada. Ministers will meet again this fall to review progress on these and other issues. Records of Decisions on the above issues are available from federal and provincial Deputy Ministers' Offices. Early calving dairy heifers primary goal Weather info available By Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County Up to the minute local weather information is available from Environment Canada's weather radio service. Locally, there is a weather radio station located in Goderich at 162.475 MH. The weather information is transmitted over VHF-FM radio which requires a crystal-controlled receiver. Ordinary AM or FM table top radios are not able to receive this frequency. There are several small pocket size radio receivers on the market. 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