MONTREAL -- With a perfect storm of problems, Quebec farmers are getting ready to face how much their crops may shrink this year.
It’s not just unprecedented labour problems caused by COVID-19, but also farmers’ other worst nightmares: high heat and low rain. It’s forcing farmers into a pick-and-choose situation over which crops to save, they say.
Environment Canada says farming regions around Montreal have received only half the usual amount of rain this spring.
Watch Christine Long’s report in the video above to learn more about whether local produce will be limited this year and what to expect in terms of prices.
