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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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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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Photos: Drought-hit maize crops revealed by drone images

Striking drone images from mid-Devon have revealed the severe impact of this summer’s drought on maize crops, with fields showing stark contrasts between areas with moisture and drought-stressed plants. Captured…

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Extreme weather places 'heavy strain' on farmers

Extreme weather over the past five years has placed a heavy strain on farmers’ mental health according to research commissioned by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Conducted by…

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Water abstraction curbs loom for Scottish farmers

Farmers in eastern Scotland face growing pressure as continued dry weather pushes river catchments towards significant water scarcity, with possible water abstraction restrictions expected as early as next week, warns…

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