This year is shaping up to be a dry year with irrigation boards predicting limited water allocation, something that could have major impacts on producers.
It's the news many farmers were expecting, but it's still tough to hear: 2024 is shaping up to be a dry year. As part of some preliminary forecasts, irrigation boards are predicting limited water allocation; something that could have major impacts on producers in the region. Sarah Jones has more.While Alberta saw some normal precipitation for much of the prairie region in February, drought conditions remain generally unchanged for the province.
“That’s a pretty severe restriction,” SMRID general manager, David Westwood, said. “On a regular year when we have a good water supply, we would normally be setting our allocation in the 15- to 16-inch range. So, to be down at eight inches is almost a 50 percent reduction.”According to Westwood, a finalized number is set to be released at the annual general meeting on April 3 at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.
While some crops yield more water than others such as sugar beets or potatoes, Westwood says people may consider moving their water around this year due to the announcement.top news stories from Canada and around the world. That has some farmers turning to purchasing crop insurance, something Jesse Cole with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation says has been a growing trend.
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