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WALKERTON Q9 GEM SOCIETY New chart to cost millions A new moisture meter calibration chart for corn being used by elevators this fall will cost Ontario farmers $9 million according to a statement by the Ontario Corn Producers' Association (DCPA). The new calibration chart, developed by the Canadian Grain Commission in Winni- peg, is used to convert readings from the standard Model 919 moisture meter, used by almost all commercial elevators in Canada, to estimates of percent grain moisture. The new chart predicts higher per cent corn moisture readings, for a given meter reading, than did the previous chart which has been used in Canada since 1977. The changes are greatest for readings made at low tempera- tures. For example at 12 degrees Celsius grain which was formerly 21 per cent moisture, now tests 22.3 per cent by the new chart• a former reading of 27 per cent now tests 29.4 per cent and a reading of 32.1 per cent now tests 35.3 per cent. Calculations by OCPA indicate that the new drying chart could cost Ontario farmers about $1.6 million in additional drying charges and $7.4 million for decreases in the calculated dry weight of corn delivered this fall. This loss in farm income is a direct wind -fall to Ontario elevators -- equivalent to an average of over $22,000 each for the province's 400 registered corn dealers. OCPA has registered a protest with the Ontario Grain and Feed Dealers' Association that the new drying chart was instituted without consulting with corn farmers, or without proposing any reduction in drying and handling charges to off -set the $9 million wind -fall. Discussions with the Dealers' Association are expected to follow. Intense discof.,:;innc with the Canadian Grain Commission over the experimental procedures used in developing the . new chart. OCPA is concerned the samples used for calibration research were collected in Ontario but sent to Winnipeg before measurement. Deterioration or fer- mentation during time of travel may have affected the calibration. Until further action is announced, farmers are advised to "shop around" and ask dealers for special compensation to off -set the wind -fall which the new chart has created. "Commercial grain drying is already quite profitable," suggests Ed Kalita, the OCPA president. "There is no reason why a new drying chart should increase profitability by nine million dollars -- especially when every, corn farmer will be selling this fall at a loss," Wise commits to farm initiatives Agriculture Minister John Wise has given' The Minister said he will act soon on agriculture, our government is going to do his commitment the federal government will recommendations resulting from a review of what it has to do to assist Canadian farmers." take further initiatives to assist Canadian the Farm Credit Corporation's role and Mr. Wise also spoke about the govern - farmers facing financial difficulty. mandate. In the meantime, a moratorium is ment's progress towards putting in place The Minister was speaking in St. Thomas in effect on FCC foreclosure actions. tripartite stabilization plans for red meat. He at a rally organized by various farm groups "W a understand the situation Canadian said he has signed the agreements, and is recently where he referred to the federal farmers are in now and we are committed to now awaiting provincial signatures. government's record as "the best record on the well-being of the industry," Mr. Wise Interest rates on FCC loans are down three agriculture you've seen from the federal said. "The Prime Ministerdemonstrated that per cent since the new Government took government in a very long time," last week;when he told CFA members that, office; that's a saving of $420 million to "As far as I'm concerned, I'm for the recognizing the economic importance of Canadian farmers. maintenance of the appeal boards we now have in place, and for the establishment of provincial appeal boards such as exist in Interest reduction program Saskatchewan," Mr. Wise said. "I fully support the Canadian Federation of Agricul- has aJanuary 15 deadline ture (CFA) position on farmer -creditor arrangements as stated in their position paper which calls for, and I quote: 'Farmer -creditor arrangements legisla- tion with teeth, so the farmer and his creditors can be brought together under court or equivalent procedures, and reasonable accommodations reached or ordered.' "As far as I'm concerned, action on that has to begin before Christmas." Mr. Wise also said he is consulting with his colleague, the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, regarding amendments to the Bankruptcy Act. "I want to see the Act changed to give special* consideration to the situations of farmers and fishermen," he said. The Ontario Family Farm interest Rate are not in severe financial difficulties are Reduction Program (OFFIRR) will be accept- feeling the after effects and could benefit ing applications from Ontario farmers post- from this program, marked no later than January 15, 1986. Eligibility criteria include: the farm family OFFIRR is a $50 million program an- has not more than 75 per cent equity in the nounced by the Honourable Jack Riddell, operation, has a net worth of less than Minister of Agricultureand Food, on August $500,000. a long-term debt ramortized over 8, 1985, aimed at easing the financial burden two years or longer /and is not a participant in of Ontario farmers with high debt loads but the Beginning Farmer Assistance Program viable operations. The program provides BEAPI. The farm family should also pe grants to reduce to 8 per cent (by a maximum personally operating the enterprise and of seven percentage points) interest costs up expect to earn their lasing from farming. to $200,000 of long-term debt. For more information and application This program recognizes the 80s have been forms, contact the Agricultural Office, difficult years for all farmers. Even those who Clinton. 482-3428 or 1-800-265.5170. 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