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CropsAdapted field crops <strong>and</strong>associated yields are given in Table6 .Table 6.Adapted field crops <strong>and</strong> associated yieldsYield (ke ha)HectaresCrop On Farm* Possible** 1975 1986****Barley 2904 5400 1500 9534Oats 2200 4180 7273 2425Hay-(Legume-Grass)*** 7300 9900 27273 21314Seed-Trefoil 150 300 N .D . N .D .-Timothy 300 400 N .D . N .D .Canola (Rape) 1875 4200 N .D . 1165Hard Red Spring Wheat N .D . 4900 N .D . 1550Field Peas N .D . 3700 N .D . 73N.D .From 1988 <strong>Agri</strong>cultural Statistics for <strong>Ontario</strong>. OMAF Pub 20 . or local agronomist .Based on New Liskeard College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Agri</strong>cultural Technology plot data assuming aboveaverage management .Two-cut system .From 1986 Census <strong>of</strong> <strong><strong>Agri</strong>culture</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ile, 1986 <strong>Agri</strong>cultural Statistics for <strong>Ontario</strong> .OMAF Pub . 20 .No Data .Seeding is usually completed by late May with early seeding <strong>of</strong>ten possible in late April .Frost seeding <strong>of</strong> cereals (seeding before subsoil thaws) produces highest yield potential .Two cuts <strong>of</strong> forage are taken each year with the critical dates for last cut falling betweenAugust 20th <strong>and</strong> October 1st . Dry hay <strong>and</strong> silage systems for h<strong>and</strong>ling forages are well-represented .Pastures also play a significant role in the production <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>of</strong> livestock feeds.Harvest <strong>of</strong> cereals starts in late August <strong>and</strong> continues well into September. Many farmersswath grain prior to combining to facilitate uniform drying . Several farmers are decreasing theweather dependence <strong>of</strong> small grain harvest by the use <strong>of</strong> grain drying or high moisture storage.There is a limited number <strong>of</strong> market garden <strong>and</strong> pick-your-own operations in the area .The climate in the area is well suited to the production <strong>of</strong> cool weather crops such as broccoli,brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower <strong>and</strong> parsnips .
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