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Almost half of livestock producers feeling water shortages

Even with lots of scattered rain showers during the last week, many livestock producers are worried about water.

Fifty-seven per cent of livestock producers are concerned about water supplies for this year, according to the weekly crop report compiled by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

Forty-six per cent are already experiencing moderate water supply shortages and many are concerned about livestock water quality.

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