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Times-Advocate, 1979-02-14, Page 12Times-Advocate, February 14, 1979 CHECKING PROGRAM — Jim McIntosh of Tuckersmith, Don Rader of Hay, president of the Huron Soil and Crop Association and Huron warden Jack Tinney look over the briefs presented to area members of parliament, Saturday. The meeting was sponsored by the Huron Federation of Agriculture. T-A photo Can affect whole social structure Foreign ownership concerns Huron Federation Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell said Saturday that Ontario Agriculture Minister Bill Newman is prepared to do a study on the amount of foreign ownership of farmland in the province. Riddell told the Huron Federation of Agriculture briefs meeting in Clinton, “The Minister said it would be undertaken in one or two counties and we suggest Huron and Lambton should be selected.” The MPP was speaking in response to a brief presented by F of A vice- president Gerry Fortune. Mrs. Fortune made it clear that in referring to foreign-owned she was referring to people non­ resident to this province. The brief continued, “Enough non-resident foreign ownership in any one area can affect the whole social structure of a com­ munity, i.e. lack of Bean industry healthy brief to the members of in Clinton DEUTZ DX90 - 84 H.P. DX110- 100 H.P. DX140- 131 H.P. DX160- 140 H.P. CASE 2090- 108 H.P. 2290- 128 H.P. 2390- 160 H.P. 2590- 180 H.P. ZETOR 12011 - 120 H.P. 12045 4-WD 120 H.P. 16045 4-WD 160 H.P. EQUIPMENT j 7 ALL NEW FOR '79 OVER 90 H.P. TRACTORS INT. FREE UNTIL APRIL 1 1979 ALL AVAILABLE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE SPECIAL LOW PRICES TIL FEB. 28 1979 SERVICE REPAIRS MADE TO ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS & MACHINERY CALL GARRY FOR MORE INFORMATION WINTER BUYERS OPTION OR INT. FREE ON ALL NEW HOLLAND MACHINERY THORNDALE, ONT Phone 519-461-1530 SFER3Y=4*f\EW HOLLAND Gord Hutchison Res. 461-1380 Clarence Woods Res. 283-6422 C.C. Farm Supply Presents f wfc • 7 *7 z 7^ z & * The white bean industry is again healthy after recovering from the weather devastated crop of 1977. Those were the comments of Huron bean board director Robert Anderson as he presented a three area Parliament Saturday. His brief continued, “Huron County continues to be the largest producer of white beans in Ontario, accounting for over one third of the 165,000 acres planted. The bean industry is presenting opportunities for new producers and elevators as growing frontiers move into the northern sections of the County. The largest single concern of bean producers today is the present market situation. In Ontario the 1978 crop was set at 1.6 million cwt. grown on 165,000 acres with an average yield of 11 cwt. per acre. This, coupled with a 6.2 million cwt. U.S. production, gives a total North American inventory of 7.8 million cwt. to supply a relatively static world demand of 6.0 million cwt. From these figures it is obvious that we are currently in a surplus situation. As over 70 percent of our beans are exported, it is imperative that we have access to any new foreign markets as they arise, and that we be allowed .to be as competitive as possible in the world marketplace. At the production end we must also have in place the proper elements of farm policy such as stabilization etc., to allow us to produce beans on an equitable basis with our U.S. counterparts. The problem of pollution by agricultural practices is a concern of not only bean producers, but farmers in general. While it is inevitable that some pollution will occur from runoff carrying nitrates or phosphates from agricultural land, we must now allow ourselves to be relieved of the right to use fertilizers at a rate necessary for optimum crop production. It would be advisable for farmers to have a voice along with en - vironmentalists when these matters surface in the future. With respect to research, we are pleased with the work being done on anthracnose resistant strains and development of some new varieties. However, this is not to say that government should be allowed to cut research budgets as agriculture and agricultural related in­ dustries make a significant contribution to the economy. maintenance of buildings, decreased population for usage of schools and hospitals, buying support for local businesses, lack of sup­ port for projects as com­ munityarenas. Local residents simply cannot compete with foreign capital under the present economic circumstances. The devalued dollar and lower interest rates offered in other countries put On­ tario buyers at a distinct dis­ advantage. Foreign interest can make money on their invest­ ment now, but should this situation escalate, our agricultural industry could become foreign-controlled. We could end up growing crops totally unsuited to our domestic needs, but entirely suitable to foreign interests for their own export pur­ poses - a well-known problem which has existed and aggravated conditions in third world countries. The 1974 amendment to the Land Transfer Tax Act is a farce. One Huron township has just slightly less than 2,000 acres of farmland foreign-owned. Offers on several other properties in this township are pending. Huron-Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt said not all foreign ownership is bad. He added, “We have a Daiish farm operation in one ofmy townships where th?ir research is effective aid they ship hogs all over tie world. They are mt absentee land owners.” Huron F of A executive member Bev Brow) suggested Ontario shouk look at some of the other provinces. She added, “Manitoba has a limit of 20 acres.” Another director Tony McQuail commented, “I am not concerned with an im­ migration of farmers, but with foreign speculation.” In the same brief, John Van Beers asked for changes in the Petty Trespass Act as it applies to hunters and snowmobilers using farm lands for their sport. Van Beers said, “At the present time no trespass legislation exists which is acceptable to both rural and urban residents. Until such time, farmers will be reluc­ tant to grant access to their property. MPP Riddell agreed say­ ing, “Liability should be a major part of the new law. Farmers certainly need protection,” Egg men want new system At Saturday’s Huron Federation of Agriculture meeting to present briefs to members of Parliament, William J. Scott expressed the concerns of Huron egg producers. Scott said the problem of most concern at the producer level is devising a method of ending the present quota leasing program and developing an ongoing quota transfer policy. He said “the program which appears to have the most acceptance would be an open, face to face buy-sell program with limitations such as limiting purchases to five percent of basic quota. The purpose of the limitation would be to reduce quota values as much as possible.” Scott’s brief continued, “Ks has been well reported in the news media, we have hai a shortage of eggs in Onario, especially in November and in December. Under a Federal marketing plan,it is very difficult for a proviice to get a quota change Currently, Ontario and Qiebec require an in­ crease in quota while the other provinces in general do not require an increase. Sincj national marketing of eggi began, we have had a quota sut, a quota increase and then a quota cut again, one year ago. We are liable to ke$ on going in that manner, unless we can come up wit) a more realistic agreement. Prospects are that we will get a 3percent increase nationally starting June or July. Another national problem we have is in developing a Federal-Provincial agre­ ement on the removal of surplus eggs. This came about because of the Supreme Court decision on agricultural marketing plans, last January 19, 1978 and the resulting bill No. 48 in Ontario, passed in June 1978. The basic problem is that the agreement is open to challenge. We would like CEMA to refer the surplus removal agreement through the Federal Justice Department to the Supreme Court and get a ruling on it. ‘HEAD-START’ * J77 NEWi'-i SHOW POWER ☆ Producers ask higher subsidies The CASE 90 Series New 2290: 128 hp* (95 kW) New 2090: OPEN HOUSE New 2390: 160 hp* (119 kW)New 2590: 180 hp* (134 kW) 2,00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. 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