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THE PORT PERRY STAR FARM & COUNTRY LIFE TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1995 - 5 Next Meeting on June 28 Canadian Dairy Network providing for to"moo"row The Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) held their fourth meeting on May 15, 1995. Following is a sum- mary of action taken. A vacancy was created in one of Canadian Milk Recording Board's (CMRB) seats on the CDN Board of Directors, with the resignation of Peter Riordon from several in- dustry committees. It is hoped that this will be filled soon. Jacques La- forge has been named the Dairy Farmers of Canada appointment to the CDN Board. An appointment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is still anticipated. Brian Van Doormaal, recently named General Manager, was able to attend his first meeting and expressed his commitment to CDN. A Business Plan is being drafted and will be shared with founding members for their input. It was also agreed that the CDN office should eventually be locat- ed in Guelph. Negotia- tions are taking place to transfer the AAFC's con- version project (convert- ing genetic evaluation pro- grams into a "useable" database format) to the management of CDN. This will be one of the Gen- eral Manager's first priori- ties. A report from the Cana- dian Dairy Information Exchange Action Group estimated that the cost of hiring a consultant to study and make recom- mendations on a national database would be in the area of $40,000 to $50,000. The CDIE Action Group would review proposals re- ceived as part of the CMIP Ethnic food market From Page 4 urban centres. Ottawa/ Hull will have 16 per cent; the Windsor/Sarnia re- gion 15.7 per cent; Hamil- ton 13 per cent; Kitchener 12.5 per cent; London 11.1 per cent; and the St. Cath- arines/Niagara area 6.4 per cent. "In addressing this mar- ket, it is important to un- derstand the basic differ- ence between ethnic food and specialty or imported/ international foods," Mr. Sethi said. "The imported/ specialty food sections consist of a selection of im- ported products with the majority originating in Europe. Traditionally, these products have been targeted at the "upscale" consumer who has a dis- criminating taste; the products consumed in smaller quantities and with less frequency." "On the other hand, eth- nic foods represent basic staples for various consu- mers," he added. "They are consumed daily in bigger quantities by a diverse group of shoppers and their choice reflects their heritage." "Our in-depth knowl- edge of this market sector 1s invaluable to the retail- er," Sethi concludes. "Our are generally newsletter is a valuable tool in our ongoing efforts to help the retailer meet the needs of the ethnic foods buyer." For further information contact: B.K. Sethi (416) 299-5741 or Michael Lew- 1s (416) 251-3429. project and make a recom- mendation for proceeding in the near future. Holstein Canada, as re- quested by Canadian Dairy Network, has circu- lated its synopsis of the national shared database 1ssue to industry partners. Several responses have been received. It is antici- pated that the CDIE Ac- tion Group will discuss further the options pre- sented and bring forth rec- ommendations to CDN. Animal improvement industry efforts to nego- tiate federal funding with Diary Farmers of Canada and Agriculture & Agri- Food Canada continue to be an uphill battle. As re- ported in the last CDN communication, a memo- randum of understanding was signed last March be- tween AAFC and DFC, on behalf of the animal im- provement industry. Sub- sequent discussions have shown that the intent of this agreement was not in- terpreted in the same manner by all parties. CDN representatives are attempting to obtain fur- ther clarification in order to ensure that the federal government will provide matching dollars to re- search requisitioned and Mini Stocker Sale June 30 - Selling Time Approx. 1:30pm Lindsay Community Sale Barn Sales Monday & Friday 11:00am RR2 Lindsay, Ont. Consignments Welcome (705) 324-2774 Carl Hickson Auctioneer (705) 324-9959 Arnot R. Wotten (905) 263-2512 Air Cooled & Water Cooled Engines 4 Year Warranty on Tractors Flexible Financing Available Call Bill Worden or Lloyd Trewin carried out by the indus- try. A letter will be sent to the Minister of Agricul- ture expressing the ani- mal improvement indus- try's dissatisfaction with negotiation proceedings to date. Once incorporated, CDN will, over the next three years, acquire the previously confirmed $12 M in federal financing and assume responsibility for its disbursement to ani- mal improvement indus- try partners. As this pay- ment 1s considered to be final and non-renewable, the importance of using the capital to improve cur- rent structures and better position industry organi- zations for the future can not be diminished. Alloca- tions to ongoing projects/ programs, as were made in the past, are not consid- ered to be in the best inter- est of producers. Itis hoped that DFC can be convinced to support the animal improvement industry in its desire to di- vert financial support to "green" programs. Since genetic improvement ben- efits all producers and in- deed the entire dairy in- dustry. It can also be of benefit to DFC. Canadian Dairy Network firmly be- lieves that efficiencies ob- tained through improved management can have a significant impact throughout the industry. The goals of the animal improvement industry are valid for the vast majority STEEL. 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