The historic and recent droughts in the province and other regions suggest increased preparedness is a great asset to reduce the impacts of drought. While producers have demonstrated their ability to recover from extreme dry conditions in the past, it is important to increase awareness and plan for the future. Climate change could affect the frequency and severity of drought. The Saskatchewan Agricultural Drought Preparedness Plan provides a framework to evaluate the current and future drought risks and outline an approach to managing drought, with the goal of minimizing financial and environmental losses.
The plan breaks down the types of drought management actions and lists the potential actions which may be taken depending on the nature of the drought. It also has several links that describe the Saskatchewan drought history, policy considerations, and climate change considerations for the agricultural community. Please refer to the plan for more details.