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Find out how extreme weather conditions from drought to flooding affect farmers across the UK and globally. Whether it’s due to climate change or seasonal weather, get advice on how to plan for the effect on your farm business, how to check insurance, and to get help during forage shortages.

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ARABLE

Crop conditions slide after dry spring

Crops across the UK are under mounting pressure following one of the driest springs in more than a century, with declining condition ratings raising concerns over yield potential, according to…

WEATHER

Drought hits North West as farmers warn of growing crisis

The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought in North West England, citing some of the lowest spring rainfall levels since records began. Reservoirs and rivers across the region are…

NEWS

New reservoir push brings hope for drought-hit farmers

For the first time in more than 30 years, the UK government has stepped in to fast-track the construction of new reservoirs – offering a lifeline to farmers grappling with…

WEATHER

AHDB warns of impending fodder shortages

Livestock farmers are being urged to prepare for potential fodder shortages and assess their feed requirements, in view of the continuing dry weather. The AHDB has highlighted that, despite a…

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