Grain
Trade & Market Development
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Immediate Priorities
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Clarify forward delivery contracts
as per legal obligation of both corn producers and of the end user
purchasers |
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Provide accurate information on
emerging public issues facing Ontario's corn industry, such as food
vs. fuel, HFCS, etc. |
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Work co-operatively with government and industry
partners to ensure new opportunities bring value to Ontario corn farmers
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On-going Priorities
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Monitor and support options for
new corn varieties and agronomic corn marketing options such as Refuge |
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Monitor emerging world markets
and international trade negotiation as it affects Ontario corn producers
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Monitor market traceability and
food safety |
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Produce a regular supply and disposition report
and release information on a predetermined and timely basis
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Work with industry and government
partners to ensure processing of Ontario specialty or trait specific
corn |
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Maintain competition among a growing
number of independent buyers of grain corn in Ontario |
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10
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Investigate enhanced marketing
strategies relating to corn based products |
Environment,
Technology & Research
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Short Term (12 months)
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Participate in and support
public awareness efforts that build confidence in and promote positive
perceptions of Ontario's corn producers and corn production. |
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Review, approve and monitor
research proposals of primary interest to OCPA members and promote
innovative approaches to public sector funding for corn related research. |
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Ensure the interests of
corn producers are enhanced under proposed environmental stewardship
regulations, legislation and policy (ie. source water protection,
nutrient management, etc.). This includes promoting positive public
perception of the agri-food sector, specifically as it relates to
Ontario corn producers. |
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Enhance the usefulness
and value of corn performance testing. |
Medium Term (1 - 3 years)
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In partnership with appropriate
affiliations, we monitor, assess and provide direction to governments
on proposed regulations, legislation and policy concerning: |
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Source water protection |
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Research priorities and
funding issues |
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Global harmonization of
regulations |
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Access to new technologies |
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Climate change |
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Support research projects
with strategic impacts on corn production in the following areas;
agronomic, biodiversity of the corn plant, market development and
business environment. |
Long Term
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Enhance the business environment
and profitability for increased corn production in Ontario with the
lowest environmental footprint possible through investment in research |
