Storm Henk leaves flooded fields and farmyards in its wake as farmers say wet weather starting to take its toll

UK farming industry struggling to cope with four months of continuous rain

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The UK experienced 11 per cent more rain than average in 2023
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The UK experienced 11 per cent more rain than average in 2023

Farmers are once again facing huge losses following the arrival of Storm Henk which saw some areas of the UK record more than 33mm of rainfall in just a matter of hours. According to the Met Office,...

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