Times Advocate, 1989-07-26, Page 10Page 10
Trees -Advocate, Juy 26, 1989
From the past - A threshing demonstration was one of this year's
attractions at the Zurich Fair .
Riddell clarifies tax rebate program
Dear Sir.
I am taking this opportunity to
write to you to clarify some mis-
conceptions about changes to the
Ontario Farm Tax Rebate Program
for 1989.
First, I would like to assure you
that the Farm Tax Program has not
been cancelled, In fact, the Govern-
ment of Ontario is continuing to
provide tax relief to the tune of
$140 million for 1989 compared to
some $90 million in 1985.
Secondly, I'd like to point out
.that the intent of the Farm Tax Re-
bate Program has always been to
"target" tax relief to farmers and not
to all landowners. Gross production
of $5,006 in Eastern and Northern
Ontario and $8,000 in others parts
of the province is required. These
criteria were set to ensure that the
benefits of the program went to
farmers.
Continuing to target the program
now is particularly important since
in recent years, there's been a trend
toward non-farm corporations pur-
chasing farm land around major ur-
ban centres. Ontario taxpayers
would not support a substantial
farm program being paid to help
big non-farm corporations or land
developers.
Feeding in the sheaves - Ken Gascho forked the sheaves into the threshing machine made at the
Robert Bell foundry in Seaforth 50 years ago. The thresher was brought to the Zurich Fair by Gerald
Thiel. The sheaves had been produced by. Claire Deichert.
Kongskilde announces
three -company merger
EXETER - The Director of the
Danish Companies Kongskilde,
Andelsmaskiner (DLAM) and Dron-
ningborg have recently completed
an equal (approximate) merger of
the three corporations under a new
Group named Dania Holdings A/S.
The merger was approved by the
shareholders of the three companies
at respective meetings on February
28. The transaction is well within
the philosophy of a number of Eu-
ropean manufacturers of agricultural
equipment that "production" must
be brought more in line with the
"demand" of a foreseeable smaller
market.
Consolidation of Agricultural
Equipment Manufacturers in Europe
is perhaps three to four years behind
merger activities of the North
American machinery industry.
Whcn production capacity is far
greater than foreseen demand...it's
the only way companies can bring
productivity back in line! In this re-
spect the Kongskilde Group (via
their Parent Company, Scandinavi-
an Holdings) have auempted to pur-
dia.,. wu+µuucs that would provide
for an effective synergy of products,
Hibbert Mutual
,fie. insurance
Company
Exeter, Ontario NOM .180
(Established in 1876)
Provides Pun insurance
Coverage
for Farm Properties
New Applications are
Welcomed
DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS
Jade Harrigan RR 3 Lucan 227-4305
Larry Gardiner, RR2, Stafa 345.2678
Lloyd Morrison, RR1 St. Marys 229-8277
Lorne Feeney, RR2, Dublin ,345-2543
.fork H d ert, RR1, Kirkton 2294152
Joseph Ghee, RRS Mitchell 348-9705
AGENTS
Ross Hodgen, Woodham 2294643
John Moore. Dublin 345.2512
Joseph Urrec, Mitchell 348-9012
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etc. in belief that further industry
rationalization must take place.
However, after pursuing this goal
for approximately 18 months it was
difficult to find the right balance
that would prove beneficial in the
long term. Their alternative was a
merger with companies that were
mutually compatible having good
stability and a foundation for future
growth.
All three organizations are in-
volved with Materials Handling and
Processing Equipment. As well,
two of the companies, Kongskilde
and DLAM, offer an extensive Soil
Preparation and Seeding Equipment
program and Dronningborg is a
prominent manufacturer of grain
combines for Scandinavian and Eu-
ropean markets. A the same time
DLAM and Dronningborg com-
bines have 29 retail stores in Scan-
dinavia. In balance the Kongskilde
Group of Companies affords a desir-
able international distribution net-
work.
The new "Dania Group" will con-
sist of eight m;tnuf; :turfing p1 mi
in Scandinavia and North America
and have 2,200 employees from
four divisions:
tiI-
tivation and Seeding (based at
Kongskilde); Dania Farming - Ma-
teriars1iandl ng`and Processing (
based at Kongskilde and Finland fac-
tories); Andclsmaskiner (nt.AM)
Distribution, Denmark (based at
DLAM); Dronningborg - Grain
Combines (based at Dronningborg).
Mr. Erik Moller • (formerly with
the Tulip Group) has been appoint-
ed President and C.E.O. of the new
"Dania Group".
No effects are foreseen at this
time in the North America Kongs-
kilde Campany as a result of the
merger. If anything the results will
be positive, considering Kongs-
kilde's distribution and promoti9nal
strength . as well as access to new
technology and products from with-
in the Dania Group.
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NO! (ict the facts.
Let's Talk. (:all the
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Health AIDS Hotline
1 -800.668 -AIDS
The Agricultural council of On-
tario, consisting predominantly of
farmers, recommended in 1986 that
the Farm Tax Rebate Program be
evaluated to determine its effective-
ness in supporting the incomes of
bona fide farmers.
The changes I announced recently
will,further fine -tuft the 1989
Farm Tax nbate Program to en-
sure it benefits those whose main
occupation is farming, while keep-
ing in mind that many farms depend
on some off -farm income.
In 'summary, the changes for
1989 program are:
1. For those who farm their own
land, and make less than $40,000 in
off -farm income ($60,000 where
there are two or more persons on ti-
tle), they will continue to receive
the full farm tax rebate. Reduced
benefits are provided for a farmer
earning up to $60,000 off -farm, and
up to $80,000 where there are two
or more people on title.
2. The program criteria ensure the
full tax rebates will continue to go
to retired farmers and spouses,
spouses cf deceased farmers and in-
dividuals Nho have had to reduce
production because of illness. the
1989 program also covers farmers
who rent farm parcels to their own
farm operation.
We will not be making an interim
payment on the program this year
because some who received it last
year will no longer qualify for a re-
bate. Until we received and review
the applications in the fall, we can-
not s: nd out the rebate.
The changes announced this
month are for 1989 only. We have
invited farm groups to review with
us the long-term direction of the
program so that Ontario farmers are
the beneficiaries of the financial as-
sistance.
Your truly,
Jack Riddell
Minister of Agriculture and Food
Red Meat
CLINTON - Recently, the Red
Meat Program II was announced as
a continuation of the original five-
year program. Of course, there have
been some changes made in order to
address the current needs of the beef
industry. Overall the program will
contribute to Ontario's competitive-
ness and productivity in the live-
stock industry.
Cow -calf producers will be re-
quired to submit supervised wean-
ing weights in order to qualify for
the various incentive grants. A
Junior Farmers reach
75 -year anniversary
LONDON - The Middlesex Junior
Farmers are marking 75 years of
achievement this year. All those
who have participated or had family
participating in the organization are
helping to recognize the accom-
plishments of the young people
who have worked over three-quarters
of a century to make the county and
the rural area a better place to live.
Junior Farmers is still a thriving
organization with something to of-
fer today's rural youth. The final
event scheduled to mark this mile-
stone in the life of Middlesex youth
is a banquet and dance to be held on
August 26, at the Greek Canadian
Community Centre in Hyde Park.
Some of today's leaders got their
training in Junior Farmers includ-
ing reeves, wardens, members of
parliament, business people and
most of all farmers. These people
will be speaking at the_banquet and
reminiscing about the deeds com-
pleted and the feats executed in their
term as a Junior Farmer.
Middlesex. Junior Farmers grew
out of a short course organized in
Strathroy in the winter of 1914. In
1922 the Junior Farmers and the
Junior Women's Institute got orga-
nized and before long there were
clubs in Strathroy, Glencoe, Mt.
Brydges, Lucan, Lambeth, Dorches-
ter, London, Ailsa Craig, Appin
and Wardsville.
In 1944, the county became affili-
ated with the Ontario association
and today there are clubs in Glen-
coe, Mt. Brydges, Ilderton, Forest
City, Edgewood, Thorndale and.the
University of Western Ontario.
The young people of Middlesex
have used their energy to help build
the county by working in parks,
contributing to building funds,
sponsoring social events, educating
people on farm safety and many
other worthwhile projects.
Nov they are taking time to re-
flect on the realization of the
dreams those first young people had
when they began an organization
that would affect the lives of thou-
sands of people in Middlesex.
The social hour will begin at 6:00
p.m. followed by dinner and the
dance. Tickets are being sold in ad-
vance only and the cost $15.00 per
person. Junior Farmers has come a
long way since 1914 and the future
looks bright for the young people
whose eyes are bright, steps are
light and on their lips a song.
For further information, please
contact Dale Donaldson (519) 659-
5054.
YOU DESERVE .. .
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grant of $10 per eligible weaning
weight will be available for super-
vised weights taken since February
1, 1989. Weaning weights are to be
taken when calves are at least 120
days of age to a maximum of 250
days of age. Huron Cotyfity produc-
ers are to contact the weighmen in
advance to arrange their weigh time.
The weighmen are Neil Dolmage,
527-1196 and Jim Taylor, 357-
2768.
Also, a $110 grOit per yearling
heifer weight is available for super-
vised weights taken since February
1, 1989. A heifer yearling weight
must be taken 120 to 210 days after
the weaning weights.
Cow -calf producers who partici-
pate in the Beef Herd Improvement
Program will be able to use the fol-
lowing grant as to strengthen their
operations. The four areas are a cap-
ital facilities grant, herd health pro-
gram grant, a forage and feed testing
grant and an enterprise analysis
grant. Preliminary details have been -
released on these various grants but
the final details will be available in
the fall.
In the meantime, it is important
to continue to weigh calves as in-
dicated above. If there are any ques-
tions, please contact John Bancroft
at the Ontario Ministry of Agricul-
ture and Food office in Clinton at
482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170.
John Bancroft
Farm Management Specialist
for Huron County
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