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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1979
Page
9
Cash renting farmland has grown due to high farm commodity prices and favorable quotas. Crop sharing agreements occur when quotas are low. Rentals range from 20 to 35 dollars per acre, reflecting land productivity and offering tenants full management control while giving landowners predictable income with minimal risk.
Meeting at Mrs. Brooks home on the 18th with Vice-president presiding. Minutes and treasurer reports noted including 40.00 offering and 644.25 on hand. Memorial fund grows to 61.25. Planned calendar orders and a turkey gift to the minister. Wedding and flea market events announced. Also farm notes warn of infectious disease Iteme in Manitoba cattle with care and testing guidance. An anecdote about a librarian and Shaw adds humor.
A five year project by the University of Manitoba and federal and provincial governments will test crop varieties across four major Manitoba sites to determine regional adaptability. The Agro-Man funded effort aims to provide region specific variety recommendations to diversify production and boost farm income. Demonstration days will share results with farmers and extension staff.
Cliff Cranston, formerly assistant director of the soils and crops branch, is appointed director effective October 8. He will oversee programs to boost crop production and manage staff across crops, grasslands, horticulture, soils, weeds, and Crown Lands while liaising with regional bodies and the public.
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