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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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Farmers in England alerted to risk of spring drought

Without a wet winter, England is on course for widespread drought next year after a record dry spring and four summer heatwaves, raising fresh concerns for farmers, wildlife and water…

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England warned of ongoing drought risk into 2026

Despite recent rainfall, much of England remains in drought as the country heads into winter, with reservoirs still far below expected levels and experts warning of continued water shortages into…

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FW webinar: Why farms should adapt now for hot, wet seasons

Farmers are being urged to adapt to climate change sooner rather than later, with summers forecast to become considerably hotter and winters considerably wetter, a Farmers Weekly webinar has heard.…

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Hottest summer pushes UK farmers to brink

UK farmers are facing one of their toughest years yet, after the Met Office confirmed summer 2025 as the hottest since records began in 1884, with a mean temperature of…

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