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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-02-25, Page 1818 It all starts onthe a culture Wednesday,February 25, 2004 TIMES -ADVOCATE Study says Canada top location for food industry OTTAWA — A new interna- tional study situates Canada as the prime investment location for food industry companies to serve the North American market. The study, titled Competitive Alternatives: The CEO's Guide to International Business Costs, G-7 — 2004 Edition, was conducted by the global consulting firm KPMG. It com- pared Canada against its com- petitors in a number of indus- tries, including food process- ing and research and develop- ment, in 121 cities in 11 coun- tries. Canada finished first in more than half of the industries that were compared. This is the fourth consecutive time KPMG's cost analysis has posi- tioned Canada in the overall lead. As well, Canada has retained a substantial North American cost advantage in food pro- cessing, a clear 4.7 per cent advantage over the U.S. In fact, Canada's ranking in this sector has climbed from fourth place to second place, follow- ing closely behind Australia. "This study provides further evidence of Canada's cost advantage in food processing," said Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food Bob Speller. "Food processors from around the world look to Canada as a gateway to North America. We have created one of the most attractive overall investment climates in the world. It's the bottom line that counts and locating in Canada can con- tribute more towards the prof- it line." Canada is the overall cost leader in terms of research and development with a cost advantage of 21 per cent over the U.S. This is a major factor for innovative manufacturers when assessing their need to locate or expand operations. The agriculture and agri- food sector is an important driver of the Canadian econo- my. It provides one out of every seven jobs in the country and contributes between $5 to $7 billion to Canada's annual trade surplus. Slaughter provision removed from CullAnimal Program OTTAWA, — Agriculture and Agri -Food Minister Bob Speller announced Feb. 16 producers will no longer have to wait until cattle are slaughtered to receive assistance under the Cull Animal Program. Speller also announced producers will receive the maximum assistance allowed under the program. "I have been consulting closely with Canadian produc- ers on the impact of BSE on the industry, and it was clear that these changes to the Cull Animal Program would help them deal with cash flow issues," said Speller who met with the National Safety Nets Advisory Committee. "This will allow producers to access funds sooner, will ensure equal access to the program across Canada, and will help with feed costs until more slaughter space becomes available." The Government of Canada has committed $120 mil- lion as base funding for all regions of Canada, and has offered to cost share the program with provincial gov- ernments on a 60-40 basis, which would bring total program funding to $200 million Based on full provincial participation, the original program parameters included a flat rate payment of $159 and a dollar a day for feed, per eligible animal, until they were sold for slaughter, up to a maximum total of $320. With the new program change, producers will no longer be required to provide sale for slaughter receipts to receive payments, and will simply receive a flat rate payment of up to $320 per eligible animal. Final pay- ment amounts may be adjusted to reflect program par - Brussels Livestock report For the week ending February 20, 2004. Total Receipts 1536 head of cattle, 466 lambs and goats. Summar Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold on an active steady trade. Fancy steers & heifers: 90-97 sales to 117.50. Choice steers & heifers: 78-82. 2nd cut steers & heifers 68-77. The cows sold on a fully steady market. Thursday: The good hol veal sold at prices $2 to $5 higher. The plainer and heavier hol veal sold on a strong demand with prices $5 to $10 higher. The lambs sold on an active trade with the prices steady to the weeks decline. Friday: The calves sold at prices steady to last week with the yearling selling at prices $3 to $5 higher. Steers There were 369 steers on offer. Enoch Martin, Linwood consigned two limo steers averaging 1395 lbs which sold for 99.50. His overall offering of fourteen steers averaged 1420 lbs selling for an average price of 93.53. Nineteen steers consigned by Joseph M. Bauman, Newton averaged 1368 lbs sell- ing for an average price of 81.94 with his top blonde steer weighing 1415 lbs selling to Norwich Packers for 95. David Bowles, Brussels consigned one black wf steer weighing 1360 lbs which sold for 90.50. His overall offering of four steers averaged 1425 lbs selling for an average price of 85.25. Heifers There were 235 heifers on offer. Clarence Dekens, Clinton consigned one black heifer weighing 1345 lbs which sold for 98.25. His overall offering of twelve heifers averaged 1262 lbs selling for an average price of 85.13. Fourteen heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood averaged 1314 lbs selling for an average price of 76.98 with his top red heifer weighing 1240 lbs selling for 93.75. John Martin, Lucknow consigned one limo heifer weighing 1115 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 90. Cows There were 170 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 18-25 sales to 29; D3: 10-15; D4: 5-10. Donann Acres, Lucknow consigned one sim cow weighing 1425 lbs which sold to Levinoff Meat Products for 22. One char cow consigned by Harold Metcalf, Wingham weighed 1730 lbs which sold to Levinoff Meat Products for 22. His overall offering of two cows averaged 1700 lbs selling for an average price of 19.54. Two gold cows consigned by Jim Rapson, Walton averaged 1715 lbs selling to Levinoff Meat Products for 22. Bulls There were 4 bulls on offer selling from 14 to 17. Dorothy Hamilton, Listowel consigned one herf bull weighing 2310 lbs which sold to Levinoff Meat Products for 17. One hol bull consigned by Ben VanMiltenberg, Seaforth weighed 1470 lbs selling for 15.50. Veal There were 151 head of veal on offer. Beef: not enough to establish market. Holstein: 75-85 sales to 97. Plain Holstein: 50-70. Mark & Paul Pennington, Mildmay con- signed two limo veal heifers averaging 710 lbs which sold to Highland Packers Ltd for 116.50. Their overall offering of three veal calves averaged 717 lbs selling for an aver- age price of 102.41. One hol veal steer consigned by Mark Pfeffer, Clifford weighed 645 lbs selling to Millgrove Meat Packers for 97. His overall offering of two hol veal steers averaged 630 lbs for an average price of 91.14. Lyle Kinsmen, Kippen consigned one hol veal steer weighing 680 lbs which sold to Highland Packers Ltd for 95. His overall offering of seven hol veal steers averaged 719 lbs selling for an average price of 81.07. Lambs under 50 lbs: n/a; 50-65 lbs: 139-162; 65-80 lbs: 112-137; 80-95 lbs: 81-107; 95- 110 lbs: 67-96; 110 lbs and over: n/a. Goats $15-$51 Sheep 45-60 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: 74-99; 400-500 lbs: 81- 105; 500-600: 78-96.50; 600-700: 72-87; 700-800: 60-87; 800-900: 65.50-96.50; 900-1000: 64-108; over 1000: 70.50-82.50. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: n/a; 300-400: 64; 400- 500: 61-88; 500-600: 60-79; 600-700: 65- 71; 700-800: 65-73; 800-900: 64.50-73; over 900 lbs: 60-85.50. ticipation rates. Producers are eligible to receive a payment for a fixed percentage of the animals in their herd over 30 months of age as of Sept. 1, 2003 (eight per cent of beef cows and 16 per cent of dairy cows). Producers are required to register their herds with their provincial delivery agents. A comparable program is being offered to producers of other ruminants affected by border closures. Since the discovery of a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada in May 2003, gov- ernments have taken many steps to assist the Canadian cattle industry, including last summer's $520 million BSE Recovery Program. In November 2003, the Government of Canada announced the Cull Animal Program, following discussions with the provinces and industry, as an additional step in response to BSE. For more information on the Cull Animal Program, producers should contact their provincial delivery agent. In Ontario, visit the Web site at www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA. With the new program change, producers will no longer be required to provide sale for slaughter receipts to receive payments, and will simply receive a flat rate payment of up to $320 per eligible • ‘r/ nag Denfield Livestock Sales Denfield Livestock Market Report for Tues., Feb. 17, 2004. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand at slightly stronger prices on the good fed cattle with the fancy cattle bringing a premium. Cows sold active at stronger prices on the good ones due to western orders. Stockers sold under pressure, sows sharply higher. Gord Hardy, Lucan sold 10 steers average weight 1564 aver- age price 82.07 to a high of 90 purchased by Denview Meats. Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 7 heavy steers average weight 1635 average price 77.47 to a high of 79.50 purchased by Norwich Packers. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 12 steers average weight 1541 average price 73.17. Choice steers: 80-85, sales to 90; Good steers: 70-77; Plain Steers: 60-70; Aged Steers: 27-40; Choice exotic cross heifers: 80-85; Good heifers: 70-75; Plain heifers: 50-60; Good cows: 17-20, sales to 23; D3 and D4 cows: 10-15; Shells and Problem cows: 2-6; Bulls: 20-25; Good Holstein bull calves: 150-250; Sows: 49-51.