Weather

The PotatoEurope exhibition heard there was no expectation that the lack of potatoes this season would lead to a jump in planting next year, with contract prices for the 2026/27 season down by 20% in many cases

The challenges facing faming were in focus at the latest meeting of the National Drought Group

Heavily rain, thunderstorms and even flooding may be on the weather agenda, despite three quarters of the country still being in drought

The fund is a response to increased financial pressures placed on farming households as a result of the impact of low spring rainfall and prolonged dry conditions through the summer

Feed is the most immediate problem facing the livestock sector

The British Onion Producers’ Association (BOPA) has warned supplies will be tighter, sizes smaller and quality reduced in this year’s crop

It follows an emergency response committee (COBR) meeting earlier this week on heat, wildfires and drought

The country has recorded its driest July since records began in 1836

Natural Resources Wales says action taken as natural environment continues to deteriorate

CLA president urges Gov to act to help farmers better prepare for continued weather extremes