Fewer areas are being impacted by drought conditions, both in Western Canada and across the country in general.

At the end of April, 27 per cent of the country was classified as abnormally dry or in moderate to severe drought.

Trevor Hadwen is an agro-climate specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

As for agricultural land . . .

There are still some areas of concern on the Prairies.

Large areas of central and northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba saw more than double normal precipitation in April.