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Julie Foley – director of flood risk strategy at the Environment Agency: "Farming is on the frontline of climate change"

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

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Julie Foley, director of flood risk strategy and national adaptation at the Environment Agency, said protecting farmland from flooding is an important part of the Government's work.
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Julie Foley, director of flood risk strategy and national adaptation at the Environment Agency, said protecting farmland from flooding is an important part of the Government's work.

Farming is on the frontline of climate change and the sector has been experiencing more severe and frequent flooding and storm surges. ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã and landowners in rural communities face unique vulnerabilities....

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