The Proprietor Review

The local fields are being harvested this week
File Photo KDG

The bottom land in the Nicola Valley is used for hay production this week big round bales are seen from the highways. sunny and hot weather are making for good conditions for its production and harvest . However it may be a race for second and third crops against bans on irrigation  because of drought conditions. The government drought board on Voght street was recently moved  to   yellow or dry from normal conditions .

The restrictions were put on the last week in August last year however local ranchers conserve long before the level 4 status kicks in and don’t attribute it to global warming but a cost of raising food, that they are used to. fish are effected by warmer lower water levels as well:

Drought conditions can affect communities and individuals in many different ways. Drought can lead to reduced water availability for household and business use. Lower streamflows may cause warmer river temperatures, affecting fish and other aquatic life. Low streamflows can also have an impact on groundwater levels.
Drought can reduce crop growth and quality, leading to smaller harvests. Hotter temperatures that often occur alongside drought may lead to early crop maturity or ripening. Less water may be available for irrigation and for animal care, and livestock production suffers and pests increase.
The Ministry of Agriculture provides advice and drought management tools to farmers and ranchers who may be affected by drought and/or loss of water. water temperature

Water table level as of end of July/16 File photo KDG

On this Day: July 18th 1872

The Secret ballot is made law in the UK.