It looks like producers may be facing a tough season.
The Agricultural Producer's Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released the results from its latest weekly survey. The results show that farmers face a number of challenges this year.
Of note, recent weather conditions have made it difficult for farmers to complete their 2019 harvest.
“It means double the work in a spring when stress is already high in the farm community,” said APAS president Todd Lewis in a press release. “Not only are folks unable to finish their harvest and start seeding, but we’re hearing more and more about how the impacts of COVID-19 are making the situation more difficult.”
To that end, one-third of respondents say that COVID-19 has resulted in disruptions to the purchase and delivery of farm inputs, as well as to the sale and delivery of their farm production.
Another issue highlighted by farmers is poor telecommunications service. Fifty-one percent of respondents said they are experiencing higher-than-average disruptions to cell and internet service.
The latest survey is up now and is available until April 20 at apas.ca/survey. There you will also find the full results to last week's survey.
