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Exclusive: Farming will be part of 'core national resilience' for this Government, says PM
Chief reporter Rachael Brown sat down with Andy Burnham at a Cornish potato farm where he announced an emergency drought fund for farmers. He spoke about the need to prioritise food and farming for national resilience, but would not commit to any increases in Defra's budget
15 August 2026
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8 min read
Drought continues to intensify despite rainfall, National Drought Group hears
Coordinated responses to the extreme weather continues as the group moves to weekly meetings
20 August 2026
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3 min read
How farmers can claim support from the Government's £65m drought package
What the drought package means for farmers
20 August 2026
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6 min read
Classical BSE confirmed in cow on Dumfries and Galloway farm
Movement restrictions are in place, and officials are investigating the source of the disease
19 August 2026
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2 min read
