Farm Improvement Loans Act aids Canadian farmers in 1949
The 1949 annual report shows Canada borrowed 106,633,340 through 4993 loans under the Farm Improvement Loans Act with 13 guarantees. Farmers obtained 45,879,080 in 1949, a 5.64 percent rise, mainly to buy tractors combines and farm trucks. Livestock financing exceeded 1109 loans totaling 4,004,000, boosting herd quality and production amid rapid mechanization across regions.
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Farmers of Canada
Arm Improvement Loans Act
Rei Banks of Canada
House of Commons
Douglas C. Abbott
Minster of Finance
Canada
Early Seeding Best Method To Control Aphids
The Barley Improvement Institute urges sowing barley early to head off green aphid outbreaks. With potential 1949 infestations, growers are advised to seed promptly, as late spring delays risk losses. Last year 150000 to 200000 acres were affected. early seeding remains the strongest control, despite insecticide tests with parathion and TEPP.
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Manitoba
United States
Institute
Farm housing and outbuilding loans surge in 1949 report
The tally shows 434 farm houses built with loans totaling 865000 and 67 new barns and outbuildings funded by 718000 loans. 900 loans for alterations and repairs, including heating, push total farm building activity in 1949 to over 2 million dollars, up 50 percent from the prior year. The rise reflects more available materials and rural living upgrades.
Act Loans Spur Land Clearing and Farm Development
The Act aided farming and settlement by funding 5,359 loans totaling 2.13688 million dollars to clear and break 286.902 acres for cultivation, helping new agricultural areas expand.
Surplus Credited as Costs Slightly Under Budget
Record shows Schedule 2 operating costs totaling the lesser amount, yielding a revenue surplus for the year. Revenue exceeded budget by a small margin while costs ran higher than estimated, resulting in a net surplus of 1,200.
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