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Times-Advocate, 1988-03-23, Page 23CHECK OVER EQUIPMENT -Joe Vermunt of CG Farm Supply in Zurich in the centre shows farm equipment to Morley Hodgins and Lawrence Scott of the 'Greenway area at Thursdays Open House. Ag office contract awarded The Ministry of Government Services has awarded a $648,000 contract to H.I.R.A. Ltd. of St. Thomas to construct a new agricul- tural office for Lambton County near Petrolia. The announcement was made today by Government Services Minister Richard Patten and Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell. H.I.R.A. Ltd. submitted the low- est bid for the single -storey struc- ture featuring 613 square metres (6596 square feet) of office space. The design calls for a block foun- dation without a basement, and wood -frame, brick veneer walls. The project includes parking for 44 vehicles. "This building was designed us- ing a prototype first developed by staff in the Design Services Branch of my ministry for the Stormont agricultural office in Avonmore," Mr. Patten explained. "Used as a model for future agricultural offic- es, the prototype will save money on design costs and maintain con- sistent design features every time a new agricultural office is built." The new facility will contain an 8.5 by 12 metre (28 by 40 foot) boardroom, a meeting room, com- puter room, private offices and a reception and secretarial area. "The new building not only pro- vides working space for the agri- cultural representative and field staff, it also offers a meeting place for the various agricultural offices, the prototype will save money on design costs and maintain consis- tent design features every time a new agricultural office is built." The new facility will contain an 8.5 by 12 metre (28 by 40 foot) boardroom, a meeting room, com- puter room, private offices, and a reception and secretarial area. "The new building not only pro- vides working space for the agri- cultural representatives and field staff, it also offers a meeting place for the various agricultural organi- zations which represent Lambton County farmers," said David Smith, MPP for Lambton. The site is one kilometre east of Petrolia on Highway 21. Construc- tion will begin as soon as possible in January and should be completed in the fall. Science and Technology Fair The •1988 London District Scicncc & Technology Fair will be held April 8, 9, 10, in the gymna- siumat the Education Centre for the Board of Education for the city of London, 1250 . Dundas Street near Highbury Avenue. The Fair will bring together over 200 students from Grades 6 to Grade 13 from London and the surround- ing counties. Many of these stu- dents will already be winners from the Science Fairs held in their own schools throughout thz district. Friday, April 8: Students will set up their projects in the gymnasium at the Education Centre. oSaturday, April 9: In the morn- ing, the students' exhibits will be judged. Some 80 scientists and oth- er professionals from education and industry will act as volunteer judg- es. From 11:30 to 12:30, there will bea competition to see which group of students can build the stur- diest bridge across one metre -- out of newspapers. This will be held in the cafeteria at the Education Cen- tre. The Fair will be open to the pub- lic from 1 until 5 p.m. Thcre is no charge for admission to any Fair event. Sunday, April 10: The Fair will once again be open to the public from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m., when the Awards Ceremony begins in the auditorium at the Education Centre. Dozcns of awards (cash, plaques and summcr jobs) will be given in a va- riety of categories, and presented to the students by local dignitaries. The public is welcome to attend. A small group of the top winners will participate in the Canada -Wide Scicncc Fair, May 15-22, in Winni- peg, Manitoba. Also, some of the winners' projects may be placed on display in the London Regional Children's Museum during the sum- mer and at the Western Fair in the Fall. Responsible useage of animal health products The Canadian Animal Health In- stitute issued a position paper on responsible use of animal health products at the Western Fair Farm Show. The document is the first in a series to be released as part of the Institutes new public information program. "Society has raised legitimate questions about the use of animal health products," says CAHE Presi- dent Mr. Jim Atchison. "Canada's SOYBEAN ROWERS Quality Soybean seed is not expensive. It's priceless. All FIRST LINE soybean seed is tested for vigour. To reduce the risk of environment stress problems. be sure you get VIGOUR TESTED SOYBEAN SEED. FIRST LINE tests for SEEDLING VIGOUR that may make all the difference to your 1988 yield. •HODGSOb1 'MAPLE ARROW 'PISCES 'LIBRA 'BICENTENNIAL Also Available EDGE ALFALFA SEED BARLEY & MIXED GRAIN FIRST LINE Introduces "HISTICK" Peat Inoculant, Needs No Sticker Hill Hill Farms LTD. VARNA 233-3218 Bev Hill Pete Rowntree regulatory standards for these prod- ucts are among the most stringent in the world. However, it is up to all of us who arc involved in food animal production to ensure that an- imal health products are used in pre- cise accordance with label direc- tions." Livestock producers benefit finan- cially from advances in animal health technology, Jim pointed out. They are obligated to use these products properly -- both to protect their businesses, and to be socially responsible. The Canadian Animal health In- stitute is the trade association repre- senting companies that develop and manufacture pharmaceuticals, bio- logicals, feed additives, and animal pesticides used in agriculture and veterinary medicine. The Institute helps member firms meet the needs of their customers to ensure the Ca- nadian public of a safe and whole- some food supply. Times -Advocate, March 23, 1988 Page 7A Egg producers face decisions "The year ahead will be one of tough decisions for the egg indus- try," according to Ontario Egg Pro- ducers' Marketing Board Chairman, Bill Scott. - In addressing the 23rd annual meeting of the Board, Scott told an audience of 300 that the issues of trade, matching supply with de- mand, animal rights, and quota could have important consequences for producers, industry and consu- mers alike. While the supply management system has been retained under the Canada -U.S. trade agreement, the Canadian egg sector has a number of concerns over the details of this agreement. Scott listed these concerns as, "who will get the increased global import quota and how will it be controlled; the effect of tariff re- moval on the viability of further processing in Canada; and the con- tinued operation of -our surplus re- moval program." The Ontario Egg Board supports the Canadian Egg Marketing Agen- cy (C.E.M.A.) in their request for 'sole importer' status and for the ad- dition to further processed egg prod- ucts on the Import Control list -- something that has been granted to the Dairy industry, he added. Of more immediate concern is the increase in Canadian surplus and the need to better match supply with provincial demand. An increase of nearly 15 percent in 1987 surplus at the national lev- el coupled with declining Canadian consumption will prompt the C.E.M.A. to consider a quota cut for the coming year. This raises se- rious implications in Ontario where 1987 consumption is up over 1986 and where surplus is below the na- tional average. Frequent specialling of large sized eggs by Ontario retailers has created strong demand, requiring the impor. tation of additional eggs in Ontario. In the past this demand was met with U.S. imports which have been increasing steadily since 1983. In 1987, C.E.M.A. began subsidizing the movement of ungraded Manito- ba eggs in Ontario. In addition, the Ontario Board is working on incentives to increase the usage of mediums by retailers. These efforts have, in part, resulted in a decline of U.S. imports by 25 percent over the past 12 months. However, a more permanent solu- tion of this problem must be found, and according to Scott "in the long term, a method of moving quota between provinces will have to be developed" A comprehensive study of quota values, commissioned by the Board in 1986, has been completed by the University of Guelph. This analysis which is now being final- ized, together with various other government studies should form a solid basis for discussion and con- sideration in the coming months. The issue of animal rights is rec- ognized by the Board to be one of serious consequences. To this end, the Board is actively involved at a number of levels in addressing these concerns. Review of the Poultry Code of Practice, imple- mentation of a Barn Standards In- spection Program, producer infor- mation, and public education are all examples of the initiatives tak- en by the Board over the past year. In addition, the Board continues to fund research into egg production and offers producers the expertise of their poultry specialist. In presenting his review of the past year, General Manager Brian Ellsworth described 1987 as a stable year for producers. Prices to producers fluctuated within a narrow range of 93-96 Let Cook's help you maximize it .. . economically N -P -K, micronutrients, custom blending, on-time application, competitive prices, sound advice—Cook's has everything to help you map out a fertility program to get your crop off to a fast start and finish strong. Plan your yield program with the professionals. 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Government support is necessary in finding solutions to these concerns and in showing the fairness of supply management. Ellsworth added, "committeemen and directors must be prepared to accept some changes in our system that arc acceptable not only to pro- ducers, but all segments of the in- dustry and government". Scott con- cluded that "thc coming year will present some tough decisions for the board, and in the industry as a whole. These decisions will be made with the future in mind." Best Seller Novels 424 Main St. Exeter BAYLE7Y):VR 50 i'"VP Foliar Fungicide is registered in Canada for use on Winter IVheat. Spray�now. Ur pay later. Powdery mildew and rust in your winter wheat can Icad to rcduccd yields and lower grades, espe- cially with today's optimum yield management practices. That's why it pays to spray with RAYI.E"I'ON ` 5111\'l' Foliar Fungicide at the first sign Ill disease. 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