Weather

Britain’s rising need for food security in a post-Brexit world will lead to a higher strategic value being placed on farmland, delegates attending a seminar at the Floodex event heard.

March is already upon us, with spring soon approaching as gauged by the daffodils, primroses and the date on the calendar. However, most days these last few weeks, the climate has been extremely changeable, with four seasons on several days, but the constant theme has been rain and more rain.

Defra Secretary George Eustice defended the Government’s response to the flooding crisis after farmers told the NFU Conference ’inaction’ had put businesses in jeopardy.

Flood affected farmers have been encouraged to apply for funding following a sustained period of severe wet weather, which has left many facing mounting bills for damage.

Storms Ciara and Dennis should act as a prompt for farmers to ensure they are adequately covered both for damage to the farm and the environment.

Flood affected farmers have come together to help with relief efforts, as heavy rainfall continues to batter farms across the UK.

There is a threat of ‘significant flooding’ in northern England, as heavy rainfall continues to fall on heavily saturated ground.

Farmers have warned of the catastrophic impact flooding will have on their businesses, after Storm Dennis saw unprecedented rainfall batter UK farms.

Farmers are sharing images and videos of flooded land on social media after Storm Dennis battered the UK this weekend.

Dozens of farmers in Cumbria are facing days without water after a major supply pipe burst during Storm Ciara.