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Farmer contd from f1 trol chemical distribution. As well, this year yielded a cool and damp summer. Some harvesters that were late to the punch this year had a difficult time of it as wet and sometimes soggy fields were waiting to mire heavy equipment. Lower temperatures af- fected corn and soybean, reducing their yield per acre. And if nature didn't cause some problems for Joe average farmer, then man could have. With the provincial and federal governments trying to bring down spending, financial relief for the agriculture in- dustry seemed a way off. The federal government is reviewing the role of the Farm Credit Corporation and hopes to present a revised definition of the part it will play in the farming finance area by the end of this month. Said federal ag. minister John Wise of the FCC review, "FCC staff are initiating a con- cont'd on f3 "ALL THE IN THE | [| WORLD" HARGRAVE Insurance Services Ltd. Your Farm Insurance Specialists 8 Queen St. E., Box 486 ELMVALE, ONTARIO LOL 1P0 Telephone: Bus. 322-2010, Res. 534-3149 tion. FARM MORTGAGES Arranged at Prime Rates (705) 737-4277 (24 hours) At Allendale we will tailor the mortgage to suit your requirements whether you are cash cropping or operating a beef or dairy opera- We will visit your farm to confidentially discuss your financial requirements. Our costs? Minimal, reflected as a small portion of your interest savings over the life of the mortgage. For a free financial analysis of your mor- tgage needs call 737-4277. ALLANDALE MORTGAGE SERVICES 47 Collier St., Barrie and are usually F2, September 17, 1985 NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT Our SEPT. se OCT. Deals on new & used equipment will be the best around Some Cash Price Examples: Sept. Special (1) only 1H 5100 Drill 16x7 Fert. grass seed Reg. $7,336 $4,995.00 Case |.H. 65 H.P. 4 wheel drive tractor w/8030 Frey Loader Reg. $38,790 $23,995.00 These are only two of the many savings waiting for you at SOMERVILLE x STAYNER case eld 428-3132 een ee 4 For safety's Sake. (12 Enforce the NO RIDERS' yule ... FARM SAFETY f. 6 CANADA SAFETY COUNCIL Sorry one rider only please Farm machines are designed for one rider only - the operator. Yet time and time again children and youth are per- mitted to ride on farm machines - with tragic results. The small thrill*a child gets from a tractor ride is a stiff price to pay for the nightmare that can so easily result. A sudden bump can throw a passenger from the fender into the path of the rear wheel; a fall from the drawbar can causae him to be crushed by trailing equipment. Enforce the NO RIDERS RULE -- for safety's sake. Pumpkin seeds.. yummy Toasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack, says Foods and Nutrition Specialist Monica Beaumont with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. To toast pumpkin seeds, place seeds on a greased bak- ing sheet, sprinkle with salt, if desired. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Turn seeds occasionally to pre- vent burning. Agriculture is big business here in Canada Canadian agriculture pro- vides us with our most basic natural resource -- food. Canadian agriculture ac- counts for one-sixth of all the economic activity in Canada and employs 18 per cent of our work force. It also provides us with a positive agricultural trade balance of some $4 billion. In order to ensure future agricultural growth and pro- sperity, several challenges must be faced. Farms hit hard Canada's farm economy has been hit hard by the recession. A record rate of bankruptcies and the 15 per cent rate of ar- rears on Farm Credit Corpora- tion accounts are evidence of the recession's impact. Farmers have been caught in the squeeze between high pro- duction costs and low commodi- ty prices. In 1951 it took $4.97 of dasn NO 98/l HOUVAN MAN NO 98/1 ANN OL Y3AAIVM LSAYSLNI capital investment to yield one dollar of net farm income. By 1982 the requirement had soared to $34.74. Farming has become a very Capital intensive industry and, as a result, is very sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Canadian agriculture needs a source of stable, reasonably- is the Farm Credit Corporation, an institution my party feels should be strengthened. More attention must be paid to scientific research and development. While the average farm today produces much more food than it did 40 years ago, Canada still lags behind in developing the technologies, such as biotechnology, which promise to revolutionize the entire in- dustry. We .know that money spent on Research and Development is a good investment, in some cases returning $12 - 18 for every dollar invested. Many producers believe that governments have adopted a "cheap food" policy without considering its consequences. The average Canadian con- sumer spends approximately 16 per cent of his disposable in- come on food. I believe that this comparatively low percentage gives government the ability to protect Canada's agricultural Don't eat the poison The seeds of apricots, peaches, apples and cherries are poisonous. Chewing the seeds can cause breathing dif- ficulties and staggering, says Foods and Nutrition Specialist Monica Beaumont with the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. WYEVALE CONCRETE PRODUCTS LIMITED Manufacturing & Delivery Permanent Residential & Cottage Dwelling. SEPTIC TANKS 800 to 1000 Gallons WELL TILES BURIAL VAULTS & CRYPTS PATIO BLOCKS -~- FREE ESTIMATES -- WYEVALE 322-2845 f no answer call 526-2656 | EE commodity groups from tem- porary, low-priced imports. Furthermore, Canada must recapture its share of world trade in agricultural exports. While Canada has a positive agriculture trade balance, this balance is largely the result of massive grains sales. Excluding grains, Canada has a negative agricultural trade balance of close to $2 billion. But external pressures are only part of the story. At home the agri-industry is locked in a battle for the soil itself. In a country where only five per cent of the land area is suitable for farming -- and the majority of it located around our major cities -- a fierce competition for land has developed. Federal-provincial co- operation and a real understan- ding of the needs of the agri-' industry will be needed if we are to resolve this challenge. Universal jection system (w/14.9x28 tires) return to "OFF" position pedals - Available in a horsepower range of 35 to 64 - *Two wheel or four wheel drive - 4 stroke diesel engine, water cooled with CAV fuel in- - Hand and foot operated throttle control - Dual type dry clutch for gearbox and PTO - 12 forward speeds and 3 reverse - Travel speeds .70 km (.44 m)/hr. to 22.2 km (14 m)/hr. - Differential lock is pedal actuated with automatic - Band type independent wheel brakes with interlocking - Park brake transmission lock with handlever - 4 WD front axle wicentre mounted differential and Specificati bj UNIVERSAL TRACTOR STANDARD FEATURES planetary final drive system in front hubs - 12V electrical system Grill mounted head lights and rear flood light Fender mounted signal lights and four way flashers Fully illustrated instrument panel with warning lights, gauges, tachometer, hour meter and engine preheater - 540 RPM live power take off hand clutch operated - 3 point hitch for category | and Il hitch pins with automatic position and craft control unit - Auxiliary hydraulic breakaways for external rams - Moulded plastic seat - 54 litre (11.9 gal) fuel tank - Optional equipment included variation in tire sizes, front and rear wheel weights, belt pulley * 35 HP models available in two wheel drive only hange without notice. 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