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Farm support

Farmers are facing major financial pressure following severe drought conditions

Farmers call for emergency loan as drought crisis deepens

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK producers of popular alcoholic drink facing 'worst harvest ever' for 40 years

Aerial view of Holnicote Estate in Somerset, showing how wetland management has helped protect the surrounding habitat.

Aerial view of Holnicote Estate in Somerset, showing how wetland management has helped protect the surrounding habitat.

Pioneering Somerset project has protected landscape from drought

Whitelake River with Glastonbury Tor in the distance

Whitelake River with Glastonbury Tor in the distance

Efforts to combat drought and flooding in rural Somerset ramped up

Homes threatened as fire breaks out in field on outskirts of Mylor Bridge

A fire on Dorset heathland being tackled by firefighters. Visitors are being asked to help prevent wildfires during the school holidays by avoiding disposable barbecues in the countryside.

A fire on Dorset heathland being tackled by firefighters. Visitors are being asked to help prevent wildfires during the school holidays by avoiding disposable barbecues in the countryside.

Country Land and Business Association

CLA South West urges vigilance as increased countryside visitors heightens fire risks

South West farmers are warned of 'difficult wildfire conditions'

Rice prices in major South-east Asian export markets have climbed by around 15% in recent weeks

Rice prices in major South-east Asian export markets have climbed by around 15% in recent weeks

Severe dry weather raises fresh concerns for Asian agriculture

US drought fears lift wheat markets as USDA cuts global outlook

US drought fears lift wheat markets as USDA cuts global outlook

US drought fears lift wheat markets as USDA cuts global outlook

A big pothole on the B3233. Image courtesy: Ed Tyldesley

A big pothole on the B3233. Image courtesy: Ed Tyldesley

Local government

Devon's pothole problem skyrockets as weather pounds highways

Vehicles drive through flooding on the A35 near Winterbourne Abbas after heavy rain from Storm Chandra. 28th January 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Vehicles drive through flooding on the A35 near Winterbourne Abbas after heavy rain from Storm Chandra. 28th January 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Local government

Council praises staff and volunteers' flooding response... but learning needed

Flooding in Devon

Flooding in Devon

Local government

More funding announced to help Devon communities tackle flooding

More heavy rain and flooding expected as weather warning issued

Thousands of properties at risk of groundwater flooding

Archive: Vehicles drive through flooding on the A35 near Winterbourne Abbas after heavy rain from Storm Chandra. 28th January 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Archive: Vehicles drive through flooding on the A35 near Winterbourne Abbas after heavy rain from Storm Chandra. 28th January 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Disruption is expected as more heavy rain is set to hit South West

Floodwater outside Jennie Spicer's home on the Roseland Peninsula (Pic: Jennie Spicer)

Floodwater outside Jennie Spicer's home on the Roseland Peninsula (Pic: Jennie Spicer)

Cornwall Council

'We haven't had a home in two years' - family speaks out after latest flood

Richard Foord MP addresses Prime Minister's Questions in Parliament on flooding in his constituency (Image courtesy: BBC News).

Richard Foord MP addresses Prime Minister's Questions in Parliament on flooding in his constituency (Image courtesy: BBC News).

National government

'My part of Devon is submerged' - MP tells parliament while flooding rages

80 homes flooded and major damage to roads in storm chaos

80 homes flooded and major damage to roads in storm chaos

80 homes flooded and major damage to roads in storm chaos

The Snow Moon will make an appearance tonight - when to see it

The Snow Moon will make an appearance tonight - when to see it

What is a Snow Moon? Sky gazers can see it in UK skies for one night only tonight

Local government

Villagers left trapped after main road washed away

Dawlish black swan (Image courtesy: Dawlish Town council) Cleared for use by LDRS partners

Dawlish black swan (Image courtesy: Dawlish Town council) Cleared for use by LDRS partners

Anguish as storm washes away black swans’ nests

Take a look at these drone shots as Storm Chandra floods Somerset

Take a look at these drone shots as Storm Chandra floods Somerset

Shocking drone shots show extent of flooding in Somerset

Cold weather helps farmers protect grain quality by reducing insect pressure.

Cold weather helps farmers protect grain quality by reducing insect pressure.

Cool for Control

Reminder to use cold snaps as a natural defence against grain store insects

Devon and Cornwall will be in drought next year if this winter is very dry

Devon and Cornwall will be in drought next year if this winter is very dry

New report warns of Devon and Cornwall drought in 2026 without a wet winter

England faces deepening drought risk into 2026, NFU warns

England faces deepening drought risk into 2026, NFU warns

NFU says England could face drought into 2026 without major rainfall

Farmers face year-long water battle as drought persists into 2026

Farmers face year-long water battle as drought persists into 2026

Farmers face year-long water battle as drought persists into 2026

Farmer Cameron Farquharson with his Highland cattle at Eggardon Fold in Dorset

Farmer Cameron Farquharson with his Highland cattle at Eggardon Fold in Dorset

Dorset farmer shares glimmer of hope after months of drought

Low water levels at Baitings Reservoir, near Ripponden, West Yorkshire

Low water levels at Baitings Reservoir, near Ripponden, West Yorkshire

Water shortfall in England now ‘nationally significant’, drought officials warn

Cows at the Royal Agricultural University.

Cows at the Royal Agricultural University.

Driest spring in more than a century leaves UK farmers struggling

Farmers are being urged to conserve water as drought risk rises across parts of England (Image Environment Agency)

Farmers are being urged to conserve water as drought risk rises across parts of England (Image Environment Agency)

Environment Agency warns over summer water shortages

Axe Valley flooded by river Axe in East Devon. For illustrative purposes only.

Axe Valley flooded by river Axe in East Devon. For illustrative purposes only.

UK farmers lost £1bn in arable income after extreme wet weather, data shows

Drought-hit pastures threaten livestock feed supplies this summer

Drought-hit pastures threaten livestock feed supplies this summer

UK's driest spring in 100 years sparks warning to farmers

Farmers and traders react to shifting weather forecasts and market pressures

Farmers and traders react to shifting weather forecasts and market pressures

Wheat prices dip due to increased global supply outlook

Twenty escaped sheep where left “stranded in flood water” after it was determined that there was no safe way to rescue them until the water level dropped.

Twenty escaped sheep where left “stranded in flood water” after it was determined that there was no safe way to rescue them until the water level dropped.

Twenty sheep left stranded in flood water in East Devon

The Met Office has warned people who are by the coast to be aware of large waves

The Met Office has warned people who are by the coast to be aware of large waves

Storm Éowyn tracker shows the exact time strong wind and heavy rain will hit UK

Calne police were called out to multiple crashes on icy roads

Calne police were called out to multiple crashes on icy roads

Farmers and public assist police after cars collide on icy road

The Saver Saturday event has been cancelled

The Saver Saturday event has been cancelled

Freezing temperatures cancel horse racing event

Damage caused by Storm Darragh.

Damage caused by Storm Darragh.

Storm Darragh leaves trail of destruction at equine welfare charity

Stormy weather over a farm on Salisbury plain in Wiltshire, stock image.

Stormy weather over a farm on Salisbury plain in Wiltshire, stock image.

Storm Darragh: Farmers urged to prepare as 80mph gusts forecast

Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the 2024/25 season

Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the 2024/25 season

Storm Darragh to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to UK over the weekend

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

Late harvesting causes soil compaction.

Late harvesting causes soil compaction.

Farmers warned 'not to take chances' and prepare for flooding

Wet fields in County Durham this spring Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Wet fields in County Durham this spring Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

'A shocker': Analysis suggests 2024 English harvest one of worst for decades

James Wright with his cows.

James Wright with his cows.

'Not the time for budget cuts': Farmer calls for funding support after heavy rainfall

The Met Office forecast suggests that the UK will fave a drop in temperatures, heavy showers and thunderstorms in the coming week.

The Met Office forecast suggests that the UK will fave a drop in temperatures, heavy showers and thunderstorms in the coming week.

Temperatures to plummet next week as more rain and thunderstorms hit UK

Jeremy Clarkson has provided an update following the floods.

Jeremy Clarkson has provided an update following the floods.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson gives Oxfordshire farm update after major flooding

A flock of sheep caught in the flood

A flock of sheep caught in the flood

Pictures show dramatic flooding with animals stranded

File picture of a bridleway

File picture of a bridleway

Bridleway closed due to water damage

Brussels sprouts being harvested in a flooded field near Boston, Lincolnshire.

Brussels sprouts being harvested in a flooded field near Boston, Lincolnshire.

UK food security hit by climate impacts at home and abroad, analysis warns

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP.

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP.

National government

Somerset MPs call for more support for farmers after flooding

Flooding on farm, stock image.

Flooding on farm, stock image.

National government

Ministers urged to fund flood-hit farmers with unspent Defra cash

Spring greens are harvested at TH Clements and Son Ltd near Boston, Lincolnshire (Joe Giddens/PA)

Spring greens are harvested at TH Clements and Son Ltd near Boston, Lincolnshire (Joe Giddens/PA)

Farmer confidence at all-time low as 82% hit by wet weather, unions warn

People wade through flood water in Loughborough (Callum Parke/PA).

People wade through flood water in Loughborough (Callum Parke/PA).

James Heappey MP

Flooded Somerset residents could claim up to £5,000 in government grants

Flooded fields, stock image.

Flooded fields, stock image.

Local government

'Farmers are going to need support': Up to £5k for those in Somerset hit by flooding