The agriculture industry in New Brunswick has been having a difficult summer with many areas experiencing a moderate to severe drought.
The provincial Agriculture Alliance says many fruit and vegetable crops are producing smaller yields since rainfall has been scarce.
President Lisa Ashworth says it may be too late for some crops while there is some hope for others if we get decent rainfall soon.
“We need significant days of moisture. There is very little moisture anywhere. We see ponds and streams which are completely dry,” notes Ashworth.
“Many hayfields have virtually dried up which could lead to feed shortages in the upcoming winter.”
Corn actually loves the heat but Ashworth says we still need significant moisture to form cobs.
Ideally Ashworth says we need successive days of gentle rain to salvage what has been a tough season.
Going forward, she says significant snowfall will also be needed this winter to make up for a deficit next year.
Environment Canada says precipitation in some areas of New Brunswick has been below normal in every month since last December.
