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The Rural Voice, 1985-07, Page 54Hampshires and Durocs Registered. R.O P. Breeding Stock Purebred and Crossbred LODON ACRES Don Johnson & Sons R.R. 2, Mildmay 519-367-2111 % DARE TO COMPARE Farrowing Crate opens left to right. Heavy duty round. steel tubing. No sharp edges. Fat Hog Feeders. Single & double. Also available Weaner Deck & Nursery Feeders. Rotary & Corner Feeders, Floor Troughs. Feed Carts 12 & 18 bushel carts Available. 14 gauge sheet steel mig welded For further information contact "The Complete Hog Confinement Centre for your farming needs." can•con. R.R. Ml Newton, Ontario 519.595.871 a dw�s,on of Steve s Welding) R.R. #1 Newton, Ontario NOK 1RO 519.595-8737 52 THE RURAL VOICE FARM ADVICE Save all the energy you can How is your E.C.P. for 1985 com- ing along? What with energy costs ris- ing and no end in sight — and with conventional energy sources dwindl- ing and the end very much in sight for those who care to look — every one of us, particularly those who are far- ming, should have an Energy Conser- vation Plan for 1985. As farmers, we are big consumers of fossil fuels, and have, more than most, a big oppor- tunity to conserve petroleum energy. Here are a few energy conservation ideas, most of which will make good sense within your farming operation. And give yourself a pat on the back for every one you're already practis- ing: • DIESEL POWER: uses 25 per cent less fuel per working hour. • MATCH THE LOAD TO THE TRACTOR: thereby using available horsepower more effectively. • SLOW DOWN: when there's no tillage or seeding rush and you'll decrease fuel consumption per hour. • A WELL TUNED TRACTOR: will save you more in fuel than the cost of points, plugs, condensers, and filters you replace. • A PROPERLY WEIGHTED TRACTOR: will use potential horsepower more effectively. • CHECK FOR SLIPPAGE AFTER WEIGHTING: proper slippage is between 10 per cent and 15 per cent under a heavy load; under 10 per cent the tractor is too heavy; over 15 per cent add weight. BUYING AN ANNUITY? FOR THE HIGHEST QUOTE AVAILABLE EXPERT RRSP & ANNUITY ADVICE CALL 1 INVESTMENTS Et INSURANCE AGENCY LTD GODERICH 524-2773 1 800 265 5503 WESTEEL-ROSCO GRAIN _ BINS • Aeration • Auger installations • Wet bins • Bulk Feed Tanks • M -C and Shivvers dryers Complete installation by experienced crew or do-it-yourself with jacks and tools supplied. JIM HARKNESS EQUIPMENT LTD. 519-338-2923 Hwy. 9 N. Harriston