Farm loan totals rise as 1954 approves new homes and barns
Canada’s 1954 financing under the Farm Loans Act shows loans for construction and repairs up slightly from 1953. Total borrowed 5 661 520 dollars with 1 208 090 for 576 new farm homes and more than 2 000 loans for barns and utility buildings. Livestock purchases reached 2 875 926 dollars, despite a dip from 1953. Alberta led with 25 percent of loans, Ontario 23 percent, Quebec 14. Clearing and breaking of new land added 390 933 dollars for 32 200 acres, with nine years of effort totaling 4 838 000 dollars. Montcalm malt varieties dominate nine-year record. Alberta and Ontario figures reflect evolving cultivation.
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Three Barley Varieties Named For 1955 National Contest
The three standbys Montcalm, O. A. C. 21 and Olli will be the only varieties allowed for the 1955 National Barley Contest. Plant breeders have several new names in progress though preliminary results look promising but not final.
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Towns Villages Enjoy Best Traffic Record
Canadian towns and villages report the lowest traffic accident rate per the National Highway Safety Conference analysis. Ontario 1953 shows 10 percent of accidents in towns and villages, far below cities. The conference urges concerted action as Canada hosts its first highway safety meeting in Ottawa May 24 to 26 with delegates from all provinces.
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