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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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Hot, dry weather puts pressure on UK livestock farmers

Livestock and dairy farmers in much of the country are becoming increasingly concerned about the ongoing spate of hot, dry weather, which is affecting both current and future production. Rhys…

WEATHER

Concern grows as water scarcity persists in eastern Scotland

Scottish growers have been urged to take extra care with crop irrigation following a prolonged dry spell, which has hit water supplies. The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) said the…

NEWS

Thousands of cattle die in Kansas amid brutal heatwave

Warning: Article contains sensitive footage of dead animals Disturbing footage has emerged on social media of thousands of cattle lying dead in feedlots in Kansas, US. The Kansas Department of…

NEWS

Dry April heightens drought fears for farmers

A dry April has raised concerns the UK could be headed for a drought and left farmers desperate for rain to soak parched crops and grassland. April has been notably…

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