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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-10-19, Page 32PAGE 12A-GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1978 New problems faced by Ont, farmers by Rhea Hamilton Farmers in Ontario are running into problems that they' would never have had to face ten years ago. Frank Wall, executive member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), told a Huron F of A members that the pressure to produce more for less is felt by all farmers. The comment came while a panel composed of representatives from the milk, turkey, broiler and egg industries discussed quota transfers at the Huron F of A meeting in Londesboro, Thursday night. The monthly F. of A. meeting was attended by over 50 people, and the panel- members.- -and audience discussed a number of questions concerning the issue of quota transfers. The O.F.A. is looking into formulating a policy on quota systems, and needs input from their Members. "We (as a whole) are responsible for the quota system." said Mr. Wall."We have . .. to see that noone is hurt and not jeopardize our position as an agricultural group. We can't say 'leave the eggs to the egg producers or • leave the milk producers to their problems.' We are in this together.' Panel members were Bill S,Fott, Seaforth, representing the Egg Producers Marketing Board, Ken Crawford, Middlesex, Chairman for the National. Turkey ----PrOduceiS -Matkeling Board Jim Drennan, Dungannon, member of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board and George Underwood, Wingham, member of the Broiler Marketing Board. Each gave a brief outline on their policies concerning quota tran- sfers. The turkey board has the quota fixe&r.to Axe property where the birds are grown. The limit is 2 million pounds. "We found that without a limit the incubators were gaining control of the industry" said Ken Crawford. "A general farrner could buy a turkey quota and affix it to a piece of property, with the boards consent with little problems." It is a problem with setting quota values which have gotten out of hand but none with transfers themselves." Mr. Crawford said. Broiler quotas are another matter. The quota prices have been allowed to float at their own price set by each farmer. Transfer of quotas without buildings has been frozen since April 1976. The maximum pur- chase of quota only, has been set at 35,000 birds and for building and quota the maximum is 75,000. Both were raised - 5,000 birds. "We have contributed as a group towards the study of quota transfers plus studying the situation ourselves" said George Underwood, of the broiler marketing board. "We have agreed not to form a transfer policy yet until we,know more." he said. Egg quotas The quota system was first introduced in 1973 to the egg producing in- dustry. "It is. fairly restrictive" said Ken Scott, of the Egg Marketing Board. Egg quotas may be transferred only on sale of the farm. Quotas may not be moved for three years after the sale of the farm (OMIT) . Egg _Quotas -may be transferred only on sale of 'the farm. Quotas may not be moved to another piece of , property for three yeats after the sale of the farm.. Egg quotas may not be amalgamated together unless both were owned before September 1976. The maximum quota is 35,000 hens, "There is a leasing program for those wanting to get into the egg producing business". said Ken Scott. "The program is for one year and you can only lease one quota.- There are temporary quotas for 30 months. After January 1, 1979 the temporary quota New telephone books coming soon The 1978-79 telephone directory for London -St. Thomas and surrounding area has a cover featuring lush photographs of the four seasons of the year in Ontario. Peter Croome, local Bell Canada manager, said delivery will start October 23 and is ex- pected to be completed by November 4.• Some 224,000 direc- tories will be delivered this year, about '13,000 more than last year. By continuing its policy of one directory per household, Bell is con- serving more than 35,000 copies. If a customer has not received his directoil, by November 6 he should call 434-3228, collect if the number is not in his local calling area. The new directory has additional information about Bell Canada and the steps that should be taken by a customer if he is not satisfied with the treatment he has been given by the company, Mr. Croome said. There are two pages headed: We're here to help you at Bell Canada. Here's how to reach us. Business office telephone numbers and hours of business are SAVE ENERGY and - Insulate U.F. Foam & Fiber insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE...CONTACT STEWART'S ALUMINIUM& INSULATION 201 Huron Pd. Goderich 524-8021 listed for each exchange. Locations where sub- scribers can pay their bills personally are listed as well as the mailing address for bill payments. Customer complaint procedures are then spelled out. Other company numbers' are listed, such as repair and directory assistance. There are also two pages near the end of the introductory pages headed "Getting the most out of your phone." They deal with such subjects as planning your service carefully; avoiding directory assistance charges; stretching your long distance dollar; coin telephone pointers; special needs; your child and the phone and phone problems. A new .feature of the 1978-79 directory iS a map of Canada anti the United States showing the area Codes, which are needed when calling long distance, and the time zones. The pictures on the front and back covers show tabs in the spring, a family of birds on a lake at sunset in summer, leaves turning in the autumn and a sriow- covered park scene in winter. will be for only 15 months and after June, 1981 there will be no more tem- porary leasing. Jim Drennan, chair- man of the Huron County Milk producers outlined the dairy quota transfers which he said offer a benefit to the faMily farm. Fluid milk, tran- sfers are exchanged between producers if the farm is a family concern. The quota is transferred 100 per cent. In all other cases the producer sells the quota back to the board which takes 25 per cent off the quota. If a farmer becomes eligible to buy back a quota he buys only the 25 per cent which the board has collected from traffstOrS7---- Fluid milk quota costs $16 per pound and in- dustrial milk costs 4 cents per pound. As with fluid milk quotas, industrial transfers are 100 per cent retained by a family operation. The board will buy back 50 percent of a quota at 4 cents per pound and the rest at an agreed upon price. 'he limit set for milk producers is 9;999 pound § of milk. The value of quotas depends on the type of cotnmodity. Turkey quotas are determined by supply and demand and broilers and egg quotas are built into the cost of the farm. "Egg quotas generally run $10 to $12 per hen and leasing quotas on a person to person basis is usually $2.50 _per bird.per_____ year," said Mr. Scott. "Industrial milk has gone as high as $30 to $32 per pound and as low as $3," said Drennan. "The board has set the price at $16 per pound." Adrian Vos criticized the panel for allowing bigger farms to get bigger and .keeping the little farmer out. "There are broiler operations for sale to anyone. The board will even help in the tran- sfer".- replied George. Underwood. Former OFA President Gordon Hill told the group that new producers are being left out in the cold. "When quotas are available it was said that a large percentage would be made available for new producers"; he said. "But it didn't work out that way. Most of it went to the established far- mers." "There are farms available for those who want,to get into " egg producing business. At present we are working on 61 per cent of our quota. We are nowhere near filling our barns", said Bill Scott. "Existing producers can afford to pay more " than a new producer." ' "When you buy a dairy farm you buy into the system gradually", said Jim Drennan. "The board now offers , an opportunity for new producers to buy in to the quota system". "You can get funds from any chartered bank in Canada to buy a quota with", said. Ken Crawford. The one problem in common which some board members saw was' with consumer groups. There is a certain amount of misunderstanding which marketing boards are trying toslear up. "Our biggest problem s not the consumer" said Ken Crawford, "We have more problems in our wn ranks. There are eight provinces under the National Canadian Turkey Marketing Board, and on every one of our sittings there is a con- sumer rep. there: We have a good relationship 0 DAVE HAYLOW ELECTRICAL Serving Industrial, t ornrriercial,. Residential Needs 5246,6038 • with the consumers", he said. Bill Scott pointed out that "The minute you limit the product to make money the consumer yells and calls it inef- ficient." "The fact today in chicken producing is that we can produce a 41/4 pound bird on .75 of a square foot. It used to be on one square foot" said • George Underwood. "We are now able to put out more per square foot." "I think the consumer problem stems from fluctuating prices", said Mr. Scott. "Quotas have produced stable prices. In the US producers have free enterprise and are now sympathetic to us." "When we went over our economic formula the consumer representative noted our low increase whicJi was below the AIB", said Jim Drennan. "We are efficient. We have 15,800 farmers producing 5.2 billion pounds a milk." "Take a look at turkey prices", said Ken Crawford, "in the early - 60's the price was bet- ween 89 cents to $1.12. It'§ the same today. "I am a supporter of management, quotas, and marketing boards and think they are essential", said Mr. Hill. "I suspect that supply management will be used in future years. But I am concerned at the value of quotas. It could confirm suspicions that a large profit is made. I mean who would pay $2 per year just to keep,a hen?" "Marketing boards have been negligent", Gordon Hill said. "Don't you guys go and bugger up the system so when the hog producers want to try quotas the public won't let them." It was agreed by the panel that by combining their efforts they will get a more reasonable system. 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