The Rural Voice, 1982-08, Page 304
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FARM ADVICE
POD FIVE AT FUTURE -POD
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food's exhibit at Ontario Place shows
modern food production requires high
technology.
The exhibit. Agriculture in the 80s, is
one of 23 government and private industry
exhibits that make up Future -pod, the new
high technology attraction at Ontario
Place.
"Food production today is becoming
increasingly mechanized and growing
methods are adapting to meet increased
demands for food," said Dennis Timbrell,
Minister of Agriculture and Food. "Fifty
years ago a farmer fed 20 people; today
that farmer produces enough food for 80
and much of this adt ncement is due to
technology."
Premier William Davis officially opened
Futurepod, located in Pod Five between
the Forum and Cinesphere. June 23. It will
be open to the public beginning June 24
from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, free with
the price of admission to Ontario Place.
PG. 30 THE RURAL VOICE/AUGUST 1982,
Research in progress
The epidemiology and control
of white mold on soybeans
Researchers: R. Hall and G. Boland,
University of Guelph
Soybean white mold is a fungus disease
which has become a serious threat in
North America only during the last two or
three years. In 1979-80, however, it
caused up to 100% losses in some Ontario
fields. Since it is a recent problem, there is
little information on control, a lack
research must remedy quickly. On top of
the losses in yield, the mold reduces the
incentive for growers in the newer areas of
the north and east of the province to
expand.
The disease is being attacked on three
fronts. Cultivars grown in the project test
plots at the Elora Research Station will be
tested for tolerance to white molds. The
data from these tests will then be related
to results from laboratory screenings of
cultivars to find a satisfactory laboratory
method for detecting useful field tolerance
to the disease. Finally, researchers will
observe the development of the mold in
the Elora plots as it relates to various
environmental and physiological factors.
The research will contribute to the
present knowledge of the relationship
between weather and epidemics of white
mold, the resistance mechanisms of
soybeans. and the value of laboratory tests
for predicting disease resistance in the
field. Improved control of white mold will
remove a serious impediment to soybean
culture in Ontario, particularly in the more
northerly parts of its range.
Modified pasture systems
for ecologically sensitive pasture land
Researchers: J.E. Winch and G.K.
Macleod. University of Guelph
An integrated approach to growing
livestock on land subject to erosion and
where water -ways may be damaged easily
is needed in order to avoid serious
economic loss. This study, carried out at
the Elora Research Station, will look at
three main aspects: the use of improved
varieties of grasses and legumes for
pasturing beef cattle; the relative effects
of different kinds of animal control, such
as corrals and fences, on pasture; and the
value for erosion control of various
physical structures and seeding mixtures.
The research results should make it
possible to give farmers quite precise
recommendations for pasturing cattle and
sheep on sensitive land. Following these
recommendations should have the double
effect of giving the grower good returns on
his livestock and of preventing costly
damage to his land.
Highlights of agricultural research in
Ontario.