!f T—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 12,1969 Lancaster Farming Ads Pay Conservation Corner he that ploweth should plow in hope IRRIGATION ABOVE OR BELOW SURFACE FOR MORE DETAILS SALES & SERVICE SHENK'S FARM SERVICE Phone 626-4355 Studv Shows Cuban upheaval to the overall economy Additional limitations are impo»- * J f, and inefficient and scarce farm ed by a cumbersome bureaucra- AgriCUlrure wan f labor, pushed the per capita tic process that frequently chang- Soon Go It Alone farm output about 35 percent es and confuses farm operation „ , , under the 1959 mark. plans. running much be^ U ltsDre Rev Production Soais set by the The report, however, does ev olutionary level is not Cuban government for sugar, dil Cuban agriculture with suffi of Achieving its potential iS the rice ' cocoa, and livestock cientland and n^ura l r esourc^ next 5-10 years without continu- are apparently unrealistic for the to achievei an upswing in farm ed foreign financial and technical next f lO years according to the outpu given enough time and aid. and a corps of agricultural r fP° rt - unless there are exte f n ' w,.' specialists, according to a report f iv ? /esource improvements, greater use of fertilizer teUer icsiwid perpnHv hv Th* tt <? n«. trained workers, and consider- irrigation, and more mechaniza nartment of Agriculture able financial and technical as- tion. Cattle numbers have in payment ot Agncuituie. sistance from abroad- Cuban creased in recent years , and aU The survey of Cuban agricul- leaders have called for a nearly basic foods except wheat and ture by USDA’s Economic Re- impossible production of 10 mil- fats and oils could be provided search Service estimates that non metric tons of raw sugar in for domestic consumers. Pres country’s 1968 production index 1970, “Volunteers” recruited ently, per capita meat and dairy at 80, compared with the 1957-59 f rom cities, the military, and supplies are below pre-Revolun base period of 100. The down- schools do not adequately off-set tionary levels and food imports turn, caused by Revolutionary the lack of skilled farm workers. (Continued on Page 22) DON’T CLIMB THE SILOkt If you’re forever climbing up and down your silo, consider these advantages of the James* way Volumatic silage distributor unloader: No weights to adjust. No drive drum to manhandle. No need to ride the shroud to keep the auger cutting through frozen silage. LANDIS BROS., INC. 1305 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, Pa. 17601 □□Mil Now Is The Time To Apply Your Lime Requirements. Your Agway Cooperative has modem equipment and trained personnel to ap ply your lime needs now. Agway Two machines In one, asilage distributor and a silo unloader. Lowest combination on the market. You enjoy many advantages with Jamesway’s unique Power Circle Drive that doesn't depend upon silage for traction and from true Three-Point Suspension. Phone 393-3906 For prompt, courteous service... Cal! the Lancaster Agway Store today. Phone 394-0541 Dillerville Road & Manheim Pike Lancaster, Penna. * * + , ,1. i=i!
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