LÉVIS, QC, July 11, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - La Financière agricole du Québec publishes mid-season crop insurance summaries for each Québec administrative region. These regional summaries report on weather conditions and their impact on perennial crops and hives, on seeding and growth of annuals, and on the first harvests as of July 3.
For the Estrie administrative region, weather conditions were good for planting and growth and the winter survival of perennials was also good. The maple syrup production season got off to an early start, but unseasonably warm temperatures in March resulted in below average yields and quality. Seeding conditions were good for annuals, with fast emergence and growth. Despite the hard frost in early May, little damage was reported, including apple trees. Weather conditions were good for the first mowing: hay yields were average to above average, and of good quality. Yields for annuals, apples, soft fruit and the first honeyflow should be average to above average. In short, the season is off to a very good start.
''This mid-season crop insurance summary gives an overview of crop conditions in the Estrie region. It's important to remember that La Financière agricole is here to support farmers with its Crop Insurance Program,'' the Regional Manager of the Sherbrooke Service Centre, Alain Perras, pointed out.
For additional information on the condition of specific productions covered by the Crop Insurance Program, go to the FADQ website at: www.fadq.qc.ca. under Crop Insurance Summaries (http://www.fadq.qc.ca/acces_medias/evenements/bilans_en_assurance_recolte/juillet_2012.html).
With outstanding loans of $4.3 billion and insured values in excess of $4.9 billion, the FADQ is a key player in the development in Québec's agricultural and agri-food sector. To ensure the economic and financial stability of farm enterprises, the FADQ offers quality products and services in areas of income protection and farm insurance, venture capital and farm and forestry financing. The FADQ can count on a multidisciplinary team that operates out of a network of service centres located throughout Québec.
Source: La Financière agricole du Québec |
Information: Alain Perras, Regional Manager Sherbrooke Service Centre Tel.: 819 820-3322 |
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La Financière agricole du Québec
Information:
Alain Perras, Regional Manager
Sherbrooke Service Centre
Tel.: 819 820-3322
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