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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
5
Food ministry officials confirmed India intends to buy 250000 tons of Manitoba wheat in North American markets. The purchase will be arranged through Indian purchasing agents based in Washington. This 250000 tons is in addition to 500000 tons already expected from Canada this year.
The Manitoba agriculture department reports 95 percent of cereal crops seeded statewide. Remaining fields are in the Interlake region and Red River Valley. Cutworm damage observed in western Manitoba. Cool, damp weather lessens grasshopper danger.
Roy Atkinson, chairman of the National Farmers Union, told Manitoba Farmers Union members that sixty percent of Canadian farmers live at the poverty level and rural development programs fail to uplift rural living. He urged forming a national organization to unite farmers and counter market power held by buyers.
Gerard Rancourt of the Canadian Labor Congress criticized the big union concept at a union meeting, saying many officials focus on internal agreements and members while neglecting unorganized workers. He warned unions risk becoming bureaucratic institutions and urged active leadership to fight poverty and inequality.
Farmers in the Prairie provinces seeded 97 percent of the spring wheat crop by May 31, up from 92 percent a year earlier and above the five year average of 95 percent. Seeding of the five spring grains reached 92 percent, vs 82 percent last year and an 88 percent five year average.
Britain's largest bread maker Banks Hovis McDougall will pay farmers a premium of 30 shillings per ton for Maris Widgeon and Troll varieties to boost home wheat production. Target 50,000 tons with potential annual savings over 2.6 million dollars. Imported wheat costs about 78 dollars a ton. Two thirds of Britain's bread uses imported wheat. Canada remains major supplier. Tests show both varieties bake well and suit UK growing conditions.
Roy Atkinson of the National Farmers Union says ratification of the International Wheat Agreement by the United States is crucial for Canadian wheat growers. He notes the new treaty offers a three year firm base, an affirmed minimum starting August 1, and potential price protection near 2.35 dollars. He recalls volatile prices and rising production costs, urging steadier market conditions.
The Canadian Wheat Board raised export prices for No. 1 Northern wheat by two to three cents a bushel after the US Senate approved a new International Grains Agreement. The floor is $1.95 Canadian, with Lakehead $1.98 Pacific $1.99 St. Lawrence $2.11 and Churchill $1.97.
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