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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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WEATHER

Dismay at failings in flood compensation scheme

Defra's method for deciding which farm businesses were eligible for flood compensation via the Farming Recovery Fund has been strongly criticised by the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA), after many affected…

WEATHER

Scots farmers warned of water scarcity this summer

Scottish farmers are being advised to prepare for possible water scarcity this summer, after lower than usual rainfall in Scotland this winter. Despite December and January experiencing brief periods of…

WEATHER

Climate change mitigation alone is not enough, report warns

A new report released on Wednesday (5 March) by the AHDB spells out what changes farmers could make to their businesses to make them more resilient to climate change. The…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Survey investigates mental health impact of extreme weather

A new survey is seeking to establish the impact of flooding and drought on the mental health of British farmers. Evidence from other countries suggests extreme weather can damage the…

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