Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-06, Page 34E i4A GOppr.RICH S.IGN:A -ST4R, 11 DAY, MARCH '6,191;Q ane f:j furrow' Big changes are in store in the layout and design of supermarkets in the next 10years. Doug. Tigert, a retailing specialist and a professor at the University of Western Ontario, told a group of farmers last week that' marketing boards cannot answer the challenges in Canadian retailing. R_a_w_power,-he said}is the onlYancwer And raw power is what has happened in Canada with more than 50 percent of the food dollar across this vast country in the hands of four major chains: Loblaws, Dominion, Safeway and Steinbergs. Tigert spoke at the annual marketing seminar, now sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and formerly a Rural Learning Association effort. The seminar has been held for a decade. This year,' a broader outlook was presented when people from all across the food chain were asked to interpret what, will happen in the 1980s. Tigert's ad- dress told farmers what to expect in retailing in the '80s and it was almost frightening. He outlined what is happening in the U.S.A. and said what happens over there will come to Canada soon. Big chains across the border have a much larger pie which they can slice. And slice it they are! More competition exists, of course, and a chain with a small slice of a big market in Buffalo, for instance, will get out of Buffalo and concentrate in Cincinatti where they have a larger share of the market. In other words, get the biggest hunk of business out of an area where you already have great clout. He sees a new breed of store coming to Canada soon. He called them "shark markets" because they ,get their bite. "Jaws three!" quipped one of the delegates at the seminar. In Canada, the concentration is much greater with. only four major food chains. These big companies will continue to grab an even larger share »of the food dollar in the next 10 years, he maintains, squeezing out all other competition. Levers are appre<•aee0 by 80o Torte, Eldaie Ro Eirn ,a Om N38 2C 7 J . And farm marketing boards simply cannot answer these challenges. He suggested farmers should get deeper and deeper into the marketing of their products right from the farm gate to the retail store. He stressed the need for entrepeneurs who will risk much on new ideas. "You should be controlling your own future," he said, "even if that means your own processing, packaging and distributing firms." Farmers who remember 'the ill-fated Farmers Allied Meat Enterprises (FAME) shook their heads in disbelief. FAME started out like a house on fire about 1-5 -or -20 i ars ago. Farmers subscribed to it. Even some property for a big abbatoir was purchased. But when the dust cleared, a lot of farmers had dropped a lot of money. Maybe, though, it was an idea ahead of its time. If Doug Tigert is right, farmers should be expanding their ideas about marketing •and becoming more interested in the entire food chain instead of farm gate prices only. Certainly, the big chain stores get a huge bite out of the food dollar, after it leaves the farm. They control shipping, transportation, processing, packaging and distributing companies, not just the retail outlets. Maybe, too, this energy shortage will suggest that big companies cannot afford to ship food all across the continent. Maybe smaller processors close to major markets will flourish? Don't hold your breath. The multi -national com- panies won't let it happen. Tigert made another observation which is likely to take place. He said the big food chains will con- centrate on smaller towns and cities for the best locations in the 1980s. They already control the best locations in the big cities and have any new locations tied up. Now, they will be concentrating their efforts�in smaller areas. So more independent grocery stores, even well- known family stores, will disappear in the next decade. Ventilation;seminar to be held Ventilation is the subject of a special one - day seminar, April 1, for farmers, contractors, designers, building material suppliers, mach' inery and equipment dealers. It will be held at the Col. John. MacCrae Branch, Royal Canadian Legion in Guelph, and is sponsored by the Ontario Agricultural .College School of Engineering and the .Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. "Interest in ventilation is increasing as farmers realize its importance to animal health," says Professor Jack Pos of the OAC • school of 'engineering. • "This is the time of year when health ApDintment- Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Ken Lantz has announced the appointment of Amber. Gibbons to the position of assistant supervisor of youth• ex- tension in the Toronto office of the extension branch. Miss Gibbons is a 1979 graduate ' of the University of Guelph where she majored in Animal Science. Originally from a farm in Norfolk County, her previous work experience includes two summers. with the ministry and, serving as assistant agricultural represen- tative in Kent County for the past year, Play it safe says Hydro 'Watch out that a short cut to safety isn't a.fast trip to the hospital. That's the word from Ontario Hydro. The short cut referred to concerns unsafe methods of con- necting a standby. generator to the farm wiring system for use when regular hydro power isnot available. An approved double - arrow ,switch is ab- solutely necessary. This __..__—a_w.itch __. ensures that electricity from the farm= owned generator never enters the regular service transformer. Without the double -throw 'switch., the ge,,nerator poawer is stepped up by the tran- sformer and presents a lethal or maiming current to linemen repairing wires and pales. Remember, if you own a standby generator, there's only one way •to use .it safely...that's with an approved . double - throw switch. For in- rmatiori,` please, call - your local hydrooffice. Established 1876 McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE: 10 MAIN ST., SEAFORTH,•ONT. Mrs. Margaret Sharp. Sec. Treas. Ph. 527-0400 FULL COVERAGE Farm and Urbarif Properties Fire Windstorm. Liability. Theft Various Floater, Coverages Homeowner's, Tenant's Package Composite Dwelling DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Ken Carnochan: R R 94. Seaforth - Lavern Godkin, R.R 111. Walton Ross Leonhard,, R R a1, Bornoholm John McEwing. R R 91, Blyth Stanley Mcllwain, R.R 112, Goderich Donald McKercher, R R.N1. Dublin John A. Taylor. R.R 111, Brumfield J N Trewartha. Box 661, Clinton Stuart Wilson: R.R 111, Brucetield AGENTS E.F '8111' Durst, R R 94, Seaforth James Keys, R R 91, Seaforth Wm Leiper, R 11#1•Londesboro 482 3354 527.1877 345-2234 523-9390 524.7051 527-1837 482-7527 482-7593 527-0687 527-145.5 527-0467 523-4257 CALL AN AGENT OR THE OFFICE problems s combination-. . of cold, ambient air and lack of of a ventilation system. Subsequent sessions will include the role of the contractor and per- formance testing of fans. The afternoon will be devoted to new developments, including improving energy ef- ttface. The ficiency_ of present systems, energy - conserving •heat` ex- changers, and solar - assisted ventilation. . Enrolment for the seminar is limited,•so you are encouraged to pre - register. Send $1.0 by cheque or money order, payable to the University of Guelph, to the Co- ordinator of Agricultural Extension, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph,: Ontario NIG 2W1. • A companion program about • concrete is scheduled March 31 at the same location. Fqr more information about either program,. contact Ross Irwin (519) 824-4120 ext. 2436. Cliff McNeil of Goderlch (left) became a member of .United Breeders "Starlite. 200 Chub" at the unfits -annual. meeting. -His c-ow,--slr-ed-b3-the United Holstein bull Roybrook Starllte, produced, as a five-year-old, in 10 months, 10366 kgs. of milk, 443 kgs. of fat which is more than 200 percent of the established average for her age group. McNeil was presented with a colour photo of the bull by Lowell Lindsay, sire analyst at United.. Bovine vets work together Ontario's bovine veterinarians are working together to find ways of adapting their practices to the. challenges of the 1980s. They have formed a new organization, the Ontario Association of Bovine ' Practitioners 'to help them accomplish this goal. "The need for such an o-rgaihization was discussed at the Ontario Veterinary Association annual meeting in 1978," says Dr. Don Davis of the veteri•na.ry services branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. "We felt there was a need for a forumrto pass along new scientific knowledge and techniques to veterinarians working in large animal rural practices. Meetings would also allow memm- bers to exchange in- formation with their, associates." The association held three meetings in its inaugural year, 1979. By the -1-9B0'`annuat meeting, held recently, in Guelph, the association had grown to 200. members. The meeting featured the ejection of the 1980 executive, and an education program by Dr. Robert Whitlock and Dr.. Jim Becht of the University of Penn- sylvania . large animal • clinic, about problems of the bovine digestive system.•. The 1980 executive, includes: past president. Dr.. Gerry Stirk of Brampton, president Dr. Gerry Honeywood of Barrie, vice-president Dr. John Hummel of Elmira, secretary Dr. Kerry Blagrave of Listowel, treasurer, Dr. heat in buildings usually tempts farmers to turn up the thermostats.". Animals produce moisture and heat, ex- plains Professor Pos. A ventilation system is needed to remove the wet, sticky air within the barn and replace it ,with fresh, dry air.- The pur- pose of the ventilation system• is to prevent the barn air froth becoming loci warm ' and • humid. )Health problems. result and are compounded if manure is allowed to collect in the building. Discussions at the venti•l-ation seminar will begin with the basics, the purposes and objectives FARMERS ---KEEP OUR RIVERS Avoid Manure Spills Large spills of manure mean trouble when they enter our streams and rivers. They kill fish, upset aquatic plant life and are dangerous to the people and animals downstream who use that water. With Proper Storage All Ontario farmers should be following proper manure storage procedures. The need for adequate manure storage is well established and printed material on good facility design is avaiikable from your Local Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office, Manure is an Agricultural Asset. Don't Waste Ito Ministry of the Environment Hon Harry Parrott, Minister Ontario Ministry of 'Agriculture and Food Hon. Lorne Henderson. Minister Tim Ogilivie of the Ontario Veterinary College and director Dr. Roger Holtby of Sun- derland. "The days of working one-to-one with , the farmer and his sick animal are fading into the past," says Dr. Gerry .Stirk. "Now we face Mass production of 'Meat and milk to meet the demands 01 a` growing population. Therefore, the role of the bovine practitioner' must move toward preventive medicine, herd health programs and greater Dairy semigar BY DENNIS MARTIN, ASSOC. AG. REP. Dairy producers are invited to attend a one day, seminar , held at Centralia College on Tuesday, March 11 starting at 10 a.m, Topics will include growing, harvesting and storing • quality. roughages along with feedingheifers and 'Cows tomaximize on 7 --pt eduction' emphasis on herd management techniques." The association hopes to prepare Ontario's bovine practitioners to meet the needs of Ontario farmers by sponsoring programs that feature, international experts, in bovine veterinary medicine. For more information about the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners, contact Dr. Don Davis, Veterinary Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Guelph,Ontario NIG 2W1. SAVE ENERGY and Insulate U.F. Foam & Fiber Insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE,..CONTACT STEWART'S , ALUMINIUM & INSULATION 207 Huron Rd. Goderich 524-8821. CLAY - Srflo Linloader* FeederL Cleaners - Stabling Leg Elevators LIquI Manure ' Equipment Hag Equipment BUTLER — Silo Unioaders Feeders Conveyors FARMATIC — Mllls • Augers, etc. ACORN — Cleaners Heated Waterers WESTEEL-ROSCO Granaries 0 L Hog -Pa natti ig - LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 395.5286 FARM CLASSIFIED A. For sale 2000 BALES of straw for sale. Phone 529-789.0 or 529-7469.-8711 ' STRAW for sale. Phone 529-7571.-8-9-10 LEYLAND TRACTOR, model 270 with tuzgbo charger, 90 H.P. duals and cab. 2300. hours versatile cultivator 20 ft., done only 300 acres. KONGSKILDE plough —t-hree--furrow; --aelj astable ---- and like new. Best offer. Phone 524-4165 mornings only. -10,11 roth ®Iroiinoic e FARM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS We will be offering the same service in Huron and Bruce Counties that has kept us foremost in Perth County sin- ce 1948 CALL US NOW FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 656-2618 595-8405 Or Write: Roth Drainage Limited R.R. 1 Gadshill, Ontario NOK 1J0 WATER WELL DRILLING "79 YEARS EXPERIENCE" • FARM • SUBURBAN • INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL • • FREE ESTIMATES • GUARANTEED WELLS • FAST MODERN EQUIPMENT • 4 ROTARY & PERCUSSION DRILLS "OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES LOWER COST WATER WELLS" DAVIDSON WELL DRILLING LIMITED 4 Rotary and Percussion Drills PHONE 357-1960 WINGHAM Collect Calls Accepted "ONTARIO'S FINEST WATER WELLS 'SINCE 1900 simplify your intenance with. these four super lubricants. You can't beat the system.The Super IV Lubricant"System from Shell can meet most, if not all, of your lubricant needs. Now maintenance is simpler, with fewer oils and • greases to .apply. SHELL EXTREMA*:• Takes the heat A multi-purpose grease niade to•perform under. extreme heat, pressure and speed, in one test Shell Extrema outlasted a competitive grease seven to one. SHELL DONAX"T: The one and only possib Shell von is the one and only -fluid. you'll need to service the transmission, differential, final drive, hydraulic and braking systems 6n your equipment. SHELL ROTELLA*T: One for all A multi-purpose, universal motor oil, Shell Rotella T meets the warranty and service requirements for all major gasoline and diesel engine manufacturers. rers. It's available in IOW, 20W/20, 30, 40 and multigrades 10W30 and 15W40. SHELL SPIRAX*: Perforins under pressure Available in SAE grades 75W, a T 801V/9(Laiul 140, Shell Spirax is the oil specially developed as an extreme pressure gear lubricant. Your Shell Agent knows all about the SuperTV lubricants you need. - . • •He can make your maintenance even simpler by helping you survey the lubricant needs of your equip- ment. Call him today. ' 'RegislereJ 7 M - Shell Canada Llm ted Shell helps you grow so 1114 - For the Super IV Lubricant System and ALL your Fuel and Lubricant needs, see us Todayl EDWARD FUELS Angleseei St,,, Goderich PHONE 5244386 LTD.