Dry weather in southern and western parts of Saskatchewan has increased the concern of farmers

26-Jul-2024 05:03 PM

Regina. Hot and dry weather has increased the risk for crops during the week of 16 to 22 July 2024 in various areas of Saskatchewan, Canada's most prominent agricultural producing province, and especially in the southern and western parts.

This has worried the farmers a lot. Some days were extremely hot during the last two weeks. Crops are currently in a crucial stage of progress.

Flowers and grains are appearing in the early sown crop and if it does not get the support of favorable weather, then the yield rate may decline.

Producers are expecting rain soon. It is worth noting that the time for harvesting of wheat, canola, lentils and peas and other crops in Saskatchewan is fast approaching.

There are reports that in the driest and hottest areas of this province, the crops of pulses and grains have started ripening before the scheduled time and are getting ready for harvesting.

These crops are ripening not naturally but due to intense heat. Due to the continuous intense heat and lack of rain, the soil of the fields has started drying in many areas.

The moisture content in the soil has been estimated to be sufficient in only 50 percent of the Saskatchewan province, while in 40 percent of the area it is below normal and in the remaining 10 percent it is estimated to be very low.

If there is no good rain in the drought affected areas soon, it will be difficult to arrange fodder for the animals. 

Last week, some parts of Saskatchewan province received light rain but it did not benefit the crops much.

Everyone's attention is focused on the weather and crop conditions in Saskatchewan province because it is the most prominent producer and exporter of Canadian agricultural products. Lentil and yellow peas are being imported to India from Canada.