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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

Further wet weather raises fears of harvest catastrophe

Further heavy rainfall over the last fortnight is increasing farmers’ concerns of an impending harvest catastrophe. Following relentless rain since October and more heavy rainfall on the horizon, harvest prospects…

DAIRY

Dairy survey reveals lack of preparedness as climate changes

Drought, high temperatures and flash flooding are the top three climate challenges for UK dairy farmers, according to a Kite Consulting survey. Climate change is happening, and the consequences are…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

How to build climate resilience into farm business plans

Urgent action is required to build greater climate resilience into farming systems to ensure that productivity isn’t compromised, and farms remain viable, experts stress. According to the UK Climate Change…

WEATHER

Banks offer support to flood-hit farm businesses

Some banks and building societies are offering financial support to agricultural customers affected by recent storms and flooding, including interest-free temporary loans and overdrafts. Farm businesses hit by flooding should…

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