Despite the weather so far this summer being less than ideal, the agriculture industry is thriving.

That from the President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture, Merv Wiseman.

Speaking on VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly, Wiseman said he has been hearing from farmers all across the province that this has been one of the best growing seasons in recent memory.

One farmer commented to him that this year is 100 per cent better than last year. He says 2018 was a very bad production year for farmers.

He says the last two years have started off pretty much the same, but last year July warmed up much quicker and they ran into some drought situations, whereas this year there has seen a lot of moisture.