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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-03-09, Page 15Brussels Livestock rejtort Rammeloo veal average $106.09, reach $111.50 high Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 4 were: fed cattle, 678; cows, 242; veal calves, 179; sheep and goats, 89; Stockers, 626; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $1 - $2 higher. Cows were also selling $1 - $2 higher. There were 323 steers on offer selling from $95 to $100 to the high of $110.75. Thirty-two steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1566 lbs. sold for an average of $97.11 with sales to $110.75. Eighteen steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1382 lbs. sold for an average of $97.42 with sales to $105.75. Ten steers consigned by Onias Brubacker, Mildmay, averaging 1392 lbs. sold for an average of $97.92 with sales to $104.75. Twelve steers consigned by Alton O'Neil, Lucan, averaging Planners ignore rural Ont. New planning regulations com­ ing out of the Sewell Commission on Planning and Development Reform ignores the diversity of rural Ontario's land and ignores how rural communities develop, says Dr. Gary Davidson, director of planning and development for Huron County. Dr. Davidson, speaking to about 20 people at a meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agri­ culture in Belgrave Monday night, said the regulations are so restric­ tive that there's the potential to stop nearly all development in rural areas, even though provincial offi­ cials say they have no intention of interpreting the rules that strictly. "We're concerned about shutting down rural Ontario," Dr. Davidson said about his department's written reply to the proposals contained in "A New Approach" the consulta­ tion paper issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs containing some of the recommendations of the Sewell Report. The problem is, Dr. Davidson said, that the Sewell Report tried to create provincial policies but balanced this with an opportunity for local authority over implementation. The consultation paper contains the provincial pow­ ers but says nothing about local authority, he said. A problem with the paper is that it contains very precise definitions of terms, Dr. Davidson said. For instance, under what is in the paper it would be possible that someone wanting to build a deck on a house within 120 meters of a woodlot might have to conduct an environ­ mental impact study. The study ignores the diversity ot land quality in Ontario, proposing no development be allowed on prime agricultural land. There are areas in Huron County where there is nothing but prime agricultural 1456 lbs. sold for an average of $96.83 with sales to $102.50. Two steers consigned by Hehn Farms, Walkerton, averaging 1090 lbs. sold for an average of $98.83 with sales to $102. Thirteen steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton, averaging 1395 lbs. sold for an average of $98.38 with sales to $101.75. Seven steers consigned by Leonard Black, Proton Station, averaging 1243 lbs. sold for an average of $99.16 with sales to $101.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Dale and John Taylor Farms, Creemore, averaging 1250 lbs. sold for an average of $97.93 with sales to $100. One steer consigned by Machan Construction, weighing 1250 lbs. sold for $99.75. Seven steers consigned by Jim Kraemer, Walkerton, averaging 1258 lbs. sold for an average of $94.74 with sales to $99.70. Five steers consigned by Niel Edgar, land, Dr. Davidson said. The paper says development should be direct­ ed to hamlets and villages but restrictions on the use of septic tanks could mean a home would need to be situated on a one hectare (2.5 acre) lot to be able to use a septic tank. "There is (develop­ ment) pressure but there is nowhere for people to go." Agriculture has changed since Huron County pioneered rural land use planning in the 1970s, Dr. Davidson said, noting farms are larger and require fewer families to run them. "One of the real concerns is how do we keep our communi­ ties alive. It's no good to protect the farmland if there are no farmers." Alvin Runnails, executive direc­ tor of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and a member of the land use committee that is planning a response to the report pointed to the problems of his area of eastern Ontario near Ottawa where there are pockets of good land, but plenty of areas where development could be allowed without harming farm­ ing. Meanwhile near Ottawa there is farm after farm that has been bought up by developers or urban residents and let go to weeds. "We'd still like to protect our land but there are other issues," he said, pointing out that farmers need good prices and government regu­ lations that help them survive eco­ nomically. "If we protect the land it doesn't mean people will have a good income," he said. Runnails suggested that directing development according to the soil classifications in the Canada Land Inventory may be a mistake. One farmer had pointed out to him that his best land had been classified as class 4 while the class 1 and 2 land wasn't as productive. "I don't feel it is a sophisticated enough classifica­ tion to be used for this," he said. The study seems to envision a Ins. renewal time nears Ontario producers who purchased crop insurance in 1993 will receive their crop insurance renewal information in the mail within the next two weeks. "Growers receiving this package should read their renewal information very carefully, as it explains the changes that have been made to the program and program delivery," said Greg Brown, assistance general manager of the Crop Insurance Commission. Farmers who were insured in 1993 will have their coverage automatically renewed for 1994. For most crops, the Commission has implemented optional coverage levels. Growers can choose to insure their crops at varying percentages of their average farm yield. They will be assigned the 80 per cent coverage level on each crop that has the feature of coverage level options. This will be printed on their Renewal Notice. If they wish to choose this coverage level on all crops they insure, they do not have to return the form to the Commission. If they choose a coverage level other than 80 per cent on any crop, however, they must indicate their choice on the Change Notice and return it to the Commission by May 1. Other changes must be made on this form as well. Growers who Continued on page 19 Wingham, averaging 1370 lbs. sold for $96.68 with sales to $99.50. There were 343 heifers on offer selling from $95 to $100 to the high of $101.80. Six heifers consigned by Ken Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1215 lbs. sold for an average of $99.78 with sales to $101.80. Six heifers consigned by Grant Curran, Dungannon, averaging 1132 lbs. sold for an average of $96.35 with sales to $101.50. Twenty-three heifers consigned by Robert E. Wallace, Shelburne, averaging 1147 lbs. sold for an average of $96.35 with sales to $101.50. Three heifers consigned by Geo., Paul, and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1156 lbs. sold for an average of $99.27 with sales to $101. Twenty-three heifers consigned by Glenn and Carol Leibold, Ayton, averaging 1157 rural Ontario that is exclusively agrarian, Mr. Runnails said. "We don't want a ghetto out here." The most outspoken person at the meeting was David Hedley, a Bel- grave-area fish farmer. He warned that limiting rural development will cripple the tax base of rural town­ ships. The proposals will also tie the hands of municipal councils even more than they are, leaving little decision making left, he said. "If all our decisions are going to be made in Toronto or Goderich then we'll have to concentrate in larger units," he said, warning that if rural areas amalgamate with towns and villages there will be less say for farmers. This will deliver more power into the hands of the bureau­ crats, he said. Mr. Hedley warned that these proposals do not have to be passed in the legislature but can be adopt­ ed by order in council, leaving little opportunity for public input. Mr. Runnails suggested farmers should contact Huron MPP Paul Klopp and surrounding MPPs to express their feelings about the pro­ posals. The consultation period ends this month. ATTENTION LANDOWNERS Conservation Services for Tree Planting The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) offers technical and financial assistance to encourage the reforestation of marginal lands and the establishment of windbreaks. Apply now for the 1995 planting season. Reforestation Assistance Service- This service provides assistance to landowners reforesting marginal lands or planting field windbreaks. The planting of seedling trees is available for areas between one and ten acres in size. The deadline for applications for the 1995 planting season is May 20, 1994. Roadside and Windbreak Tree Service- This service provides larger trees for windbreak and roadside plantings. A variety of tree species are available from the MVCA, based on a 50 tree minimum order. The deadline for applications for the 1995 planting season is September 1, 1994. For further information or applications for these services contact: Box 127, Wroxeter, Ontario ___________________________________NOG 2X0 (519) 335-3557 Working for a Healthy Environment Maitland Valley Conservation Authority •<THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,1994. PAGE 15. lbs. sold for an average of $97.10 with sales to $100.80. Seven heifers consigned by Jim Nichols, Mitchell, averaging 1255 lbs. sold for an average of $96.97 with sales to $100.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1226 lbs. sold for an average of $97.19 with sales to $100.75. Four heifers consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ay ton, averaging 1222 lbs. sold for an average of $92.16 with sales to $100. Sixteen heifers consigned by Donald Cormack, Mount Forest, averaging 1228 lbs. sold for an average of $95.86 with sales to $99.90. There were 242 cows on offer selling from $60 to $67 to the high of $86.75. One cow consigned by Art McKague, Teeswater, weighing 1090 lbs. sold for $86.75. Two cows consigned by Gerald Murray, Holyrood, averaging 1065 lbs. sold for an average of $74.56 with sales to $85.50. Three cows consigned by Allen Stewart, Lion's Head, averaging 1080 lbs. sold for an average of $72.53 with sales to $80.50. There were 179 veal on offer selling from $70 to $103 to the k BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division ot Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES_____________________ TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9 a.m Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs THURS. MARCH 17 & 24 Easter Lamb & Goat Sales will follow the regular 9 a.m. Veal Sale. SAT. APRIL 2 10 a.m. Stockers Sale in respect for Good Friday. BRUSSELS 887-6461 ______________________________________________ high of $111.50. Four veal consigned by Ray Rammeloo, Brussels, averaging 475 lbs. sold for an average of $106.09 with sales to $111.50. Three veal consigned by Don Kuntz, Mildmay, averaging 620 lbs. sold for an average of $102.82 with sales to $108.50. Three veal consigned by Dale Bachert, Blyth, averaging 683 lbs. sold for an average of $90.25 with sales to $108. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $173 to $190; 50 - 79 lbs., $127 to $180; and 80 lbs. and over, $107 to $136. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $119 to $143.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $111 to $136; 600 - 699 lbs., $109.50 to $136; 700 - 799 lbs., $104 to $121.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $93 to $112.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $106 to $135; 400 - 499 lbs., $115.50 to $129; 500 - 599 lbs., $94.50 to $123.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $100 to $111.50; and 700 lbs. and over, $94 to $112.75. 17Jr arm r' - - - ____