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Clinton News-Record, 1983-10-26, Page 13CANTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESD Our ancestors knew eating an apple a day did great things for our health. Today, Elizabeth Campbell, a marketing officer with Agriculture Canada's Marketing and Economics Branch in Ottawa, tells us that increasing that daily quota would do great things for the health of the Canadian economy too. ".The average Canadian today eats bet- ween nine and 13 kilograms of fresh apples each year," Ms. Campbell says. "If we could increase that to 17 kilograms of fresh apples, or drink more domestically - produced apple juice, it would be a boost to the economy in every part of Canada." For the past two years, Ms. Campbell has studied Canada's apple industry. She has talked to apple producers and processors from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, to transportation companies, brokers and retailers. Her report, "A Study of Canada's Apple Industry" now is being circulated to key members of the apple industry. On August 11 and 12, it was discussed at a conference in Ottawa with federal and provincial government and private sector represen- tatives. The study covers every aspect of the apple industry. It emphasizes key economic factors of concern to the industry such as the amount of orange juice . Canadians drink r compared to apple juice. It also pinpoints problem areas, identifies commercial growth opportunities and makes recom- mendations on how to take advantage of these opportunities. According to Ms. Campbell's findings, there are about 4,400 commercial apple producers in Canada with eight million trees. The area planted to apples has decreased over the past decade but production has increased because of new high density plantings, new chemicals for pest and disease control, better management practices and new, donsistent, heavy - hearing varities. "High density trees are smaller, mature faster and the fruit is easier to pick." Canada is also a world leader in research on controlled atmosphere storage that holds apples in near -fresh condition for up to one year. Despite increasing domestic production, fresh apple imports are increasing. Since 1975, imports have represented an average of 30 per cent of total apparent consumption of apples in Canada. Granny Smith apples accounted for 20 per cent of these imports. "But, more importantly, over 50 per cent of the apples from the United States, our primary supplier, are Red and Golden Delicious apples, which are grown in FAIL CLEANUP SALE EOCT.531,'83 $599' , GET ONE TODAY It's apple harvest time in Ontario and local apple growers help to meet the demand for the popular fruit. According to Elizabeth Campbell, from Agriculture Canada, Canadians love apples, and eat up to 13 kilograms of fresh apples a year. (Wendy Somerville photo l Huron Cattlemen send letter to Eugene Whalen A Director's meeting was held on Oct. 17. Mr. James McElrea was speaker and snowed slides on the Chicago Stock Exchange and discussed the futures market and hedging cattle. Jack Flanagan reported on the barbecue and the price of the liquor glasses was questioned. The chequing and savings accounts are to be moved to Brussels from Clinton with the Treasurer reporting to the next meeting on what accounts they were put into.'i An award is to be presented at the 4-H Awards Annual Night to the highest points score in the Judging Competition. A letter is being sent to the Minister of Agriculture Eugene Whelan in regard to the Proposed Stablization Tripartide. NOTICE Ratepayers of The Town of Clinton are reminded that the fourth Installment of 1983 Taxes is due and payable by November 15, 1983. C. PROCTOR Clerk Town of Clinton YOUR COMBINE EFFICIENCY EXPERTS PRE -OWNED HARVEST EQUIPMENT J.D. 6620 D. 4 W D 162,000 MF 750 D combine w/3 headers 132,500 I.H. 1440 D hydro, cab. air, 750 hrs 151,500 N.H. TR700 hydro 139,500 I.N. 915 0 fully recond ,repainted 131,500 I.H. 915 D fully recond 197 134,500 I.H. 815 D fully recond ,repainted 129.500 J.D. 8600 recond . repainted 118,000 M.F. 510 0 chopper 114,500 GLEANER F 112,500 WHITE 545 18,000 LH. 403 0 combine wlbean equip 17,500 VARIOUS COMBINATION OF HEADS AVAILABLE TO MATCH YOUR OPERATION SHARP MASSEY FERGUSON 300 COMBINE w/11' cutter head pick up att. wire bean cyl. att. (LOCAL ONF. OWNER) SPECIAL TERMS ON THESE COMBINES CALL NOW 311000 1804 127-0t20 l A i t4 UIf;Mt$lt tlIviltt;l7 ASK ABOUT CHEMICALS AND THE EPPS FOAMER The annual meeting is to be held on Fri. Jan. 20 in the Clinton Legion with dinner at 11:45 a.m. sharp. Gay Jones C.C.A. President is to be the guest speaker. The membership fee for 1984 is to be $2. EPPS QUALITY PRESSURS CLEANER 500 psi; 2 GPM; 115V MOTOR Flex Nozzle: 09 -60° fan OTHER MODELS UP TO 2000 psi Both HOT and COLD WATER 1 MILE EAST OF CLINTON ON HIGHWAY 8 1 eters Canada," Ms. Campbell says. In 1981-82, 12.3 million kilograms of apple juice concentrate was imported into Canada. This represents about 20 per cent of Canada's apple production. However, the volume of juice apples is not sufficient to support a full scale concentrating industry. "Our recommendations in this area in- clude more research into juice processing and into development of apple vat -lefts specifically for processing," Ms. Campbell says. "As well, a study should be carried out on the economics of holding juice apples in storage to produce single strength juice as opposed to the production and the storing of the concentrate immediately at harvest." ONE MONTH LEFT To KILL GRUBS and LICE SPOTTON fits both Feedlot and Cow -Calf Operations The SPOTTON Insecticide system hos the flexibility you need for either feedlot or cow•calf operations. Operators can treat more cattle in less time and with less work. And tests show SPOTTON produces grub control averaging 98% efficacy. 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