Relief to crops due to rain in Saskatchewan province

24-Jun-2025 06:11 PM

Saskatoon. Crops in the central western region of Saskatchewan, Canada’s key agricultural province, have received much-needed relief following good rainfall between 20 and 22 June.

After an extended period of dry weather, the rain—measuring between 30 to 60 mm—provided immediate benefits to various crops. However, experts warn that additional rainfall will be crucial in July to sustain crop health and ensure a good harvest.

Sowing has already been completed across Saskatchewan, and crops are now progressing through various growth stages.

In several areas, dry weather and a lack of soil moisture had begun to negatively affect crop development. The recent rainfall has renewed hope among producers, especially in the central western part of the province.

Saskatchewan is a major producer of wheat, lentils, peas, and canola. These crops have already suffered some damage due to the prolonged dry conditions and remain vulnerable if the dry and hot weather continues in July.

While the central west received significant rain, the eastern part of the province remains mostly dry, and crop conditions there are far from encouraging.

From 1 May to 15 June, the region received only around 15 mm of rainfall, which led to growing concern among farmers as vast areas of crops showed signs of moisture stress.

The rain in late June has brought some temporary relief, but the coming weeks will be critical. Without timely and sufficient rainfall in July, the province could see a decline in average yield and total production across several major crops.