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Farm businesses hit as England's drought declared 'nationally significant incident'

Weather

Farm businesses hit as England's drought declared 'nationally significant incident'

The Environment Agency said five areas in England are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976

clock 12 August 2025 • 5 min read
Clarkson's 'catastrophic' harvest piles on pressure at Diddly Squat

Arable

Clarkson's 'catastrophic' harvest piles on pressure at Diddly Squat

Star of Clarkson's Farm says farm could not keep going without additional income from farm shop and Farmer's Dog pub

clock 08 August 2025 • 3 min read
Drought forces young farmer to sell flock

Farm Business

Drought forces young farmer to sell flock

Farmer shuts down meat-box business as weather extremes and lack of Government support take their toll

clock 20 July 2025 • 2 min read
Drought measures extended as further water shortages hit farmland

Weather

Drought measures extended as further water shortages hit farmland

Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses

clock 15 July 2025 • 3 min read
Farmer confidence battered by climate change, says new report

Farm Life

Farmer confidence battered by climate change, says new report

Study reveals 80% of farmers have had productivity hit by extreme weather, while 75% reported experiencing financial losses

clock 08 July 2025 • 2 min read
Irrigation rules updated as Met Office warns of further heatwaves

Weather

Irrigation rules updated as Met Office warns of further heatwaves

Íæż½ã½ã have been urged to use water wisely as rising temperatures cause concerns over a possible drought

clock 01 July 2025 • 3 min read
Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

Arable

Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

Latest report says cereals paying price for accelerated crop development

clock 03 June 2025 • 2 min read
Driest spring for a century sparks fodder and crop warnings

Weather

Driest spring for a century sparks fodder and crop warnings

River flow and rainfall averages plummet as dry weather set to continue

clock 18 May 2025 • 3 min read
Winter and spring crops starting to show impacts of dry conditions

Arable

Winter and spring crops starting to show impacts of dry conditions

AHDB survey offers latest cereals update

clock 08 May 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

Weather

Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: ADAS agricultural consultant and farmer Stuart Jones

clock 12 April 2025 • 3 min read