Waterlogging in some areas of Saskatchewan is a threat to crops

13-Jul-2024 11:55 AM

Regina. Saskatchewan, Canada's most important agricultural producing province, is receiving regular good rainfall this year, which is generally benefiting the crops, but in some areas, excessive rainfall has flooded the fields, which has increased the danger for crops including wheat, canola and lentils and peas.

Although generally the condition of all crops in the state has been assessed as good or excellent, but if waterlogging remains in the fields for a long time, its condition can deteriorate.

Sowing of agricultural crops in Saskatchewan has been completed last month and now it is going through various stages of progress. 

On the other hand, most parts of Manitoba province have received more than 100 percent of the normal level of rainfall, due to which sowing of crops could not be done in some areas and flood situation was created in some areas.

Low lying areas of Saskatchewan province are also flooded, while in some other areas the moisture content has increased more than necessary.

This is causing damage to crops. As far as Alberta province is concerned, there has been less rainfall there and the moisture content is normal in 75% of the area.

The remaining area needs rain. Generally, the weather and rainfall conditions in Canada are considered favourable but some areas are still in the grip of severe drought.

Farmers there are waiting for heavy rainfall. This time the condition of pulse crops in Saskatchewan province is said to be quite good.

There has been some increase in the sowing area of ​​lentils and peas there. The harvesting and preparation of the new crop is expected to start from next month.

There are indications of some softening in the prices of pulses due to the expectation of excellent production.