AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM - VOTE 102
This program provides: services to Ontario farmers and agri-businesses by working in partnerships with industry, agri-businesses, researchers and other government agencies to address provincial issues; expertise to address the critical issues facing rural Ontario such as land, air and water management; and direction, funding and accountability for diploma education, research and laboratory diagnostic testing to the agriculture and food sectors. Staff are working to ensure that Ontario farm business managers have access to the latest information and decision making tools.
AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM 102 - Operating Expenses Summary
| Item | ACTIVITIES |
2005-06 |
Change |
2004-05 |
2003-04 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer | 129,726,800 | (-7,385,200) | 137,112,000 | 136,234,872 | |
| Statutory | Payments re: Guaranteed Bank Loans, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - | |
| Total Operating Expenses | 129,727,800 | (-7,385,200) | 137,113,000 | 136,234,872 | ||
| Less: Statutory Appropriations | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - | ||
| Amount to be Voted | 129,726,800 | (-7,385,200) | 137,112,000 | 136,234,872 | ||
AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM 102 - Operating Asset Expenditures Summary
| Item | ACTIVITIES |
2005-06 |
Change |
2004-05 |
2003-04 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer | 200,000 | - | 200,000 | - | |
| Statutory | Tile Drainage Debentures, the Tile Drainage Act | 11,800,000 | - | 11,800,000 | 2,612,700 | |
| Total Operating Asset Expenditures | 12,000,000 | - | 12,000,000 | 2,612,700 | ||
| Less: Statutory Appropriations | 11,800,000 | - | 11,800,000 | 2,612,700 | ||
| Amount to be Voted | 200,000 | - | 200,000 | - | ||
AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM 102 - Capital Expenses Summary
| Item | ACTIVITIES |
2005-06 |
Change |
2004-05 |
2003-04 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Education, Research and Laboratories | 9,900,000 | 3,780,500 | 6,119,500 | 193,680 | |
| Total Capital Expenses | 9,900,000 | 3,780,500 | 6,119,500 | 193,680 | ||
| Amount to be Voted | 9,900,000 | 3,780,500 | 6,119,500 | 193,680 | ||
AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - OPERATING EXPENSES
| Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer (102-1) Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and wages | 22,234,300 | |
| Employee benefits | 3,611,700 | |
| Transportation and communication | 1,968,100 | |
| Services | 20,553,500 | |
| Supplies and equipment | 1,068,700 | |
| Transfer payments |
$
| |
| University of Guelph |
53,500,000
| |
| Nutrient Management Assistance |
13,550,000
| |
| Nutrient Management Training |
250,000
| |
| Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Management |
7,500,000
| |
| Competitive Research |
1,350,000
| |
| Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association |
1,342,000
| |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Societies |
1,203,000
| |
| Strategic Partnerships |
300,000
| |
| Leadership Development |
776,000
| |
| Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. |
400,000
| |
| Ontario Beekeepers Association |
115,000
| |
| Royal Agricultural Winter Fair |
140,000
| |
| Farm Safety Association |
120,000
| |
| Farmers' Markets Ontario |
90,000
| |
| Feeder Cattle Assistance |
45,000
| |
| Grants to municipalities in lieu of taxes |
57,000
| |
| Other Assistance for Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer |
167,500
| |
| Transfer payments Subtotal | 80,905,500 | |
| Other transactions | ||
| Municipal Taxes on ARDA owned property | 10,000 | |
| Subtotal | 130,351,800 | |
| Less: Recoveries | 625,000 | |
| Activity Total | 129,726,800 | |
| Statutory Appropriations Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Other transactions | ||
| Payments re: Guaranteed Bank Loans, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Activity Total | 1,000 | |
| Total Operating for Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer Program | 129,727,800 |
|---|---|
AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - OPERATING ASSET EXPENDITURES
| Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer (102-3) Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Loans and Investments | ||
| Tile Drainage Loans in Unorganized Territories | 200,000 | |
| Activity Total | 200,000 | |
| Statutory Appropriations Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Loans and Investments | ||
| Tile Drainage Debentures, the Tile Drainage Act | 11,800,000 | |
| Activity Total | 11,800,000 | |
| Total Assets for Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer Program | 12,000,000 |
|---|---|
AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - CAPITAL EXPENSES
| Education, Research and Laboratories (102-4) Activity | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Services | 9,900,000 | |
| Activity Total | 9,900,000 | |
| Total Capital for Agriculture, Research and Technology Transfer Program | 9,900,000 |
|---|---|