Flood damage: Advice for farmers on how to manage wet-weather losses and disruption

Government and insurers move to assist farm businesses impacted by flood damage

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The Government has offered a grant of up to £25,000 for farmers hit by latest floods
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The Government has offered a grant of up to £25,000 for farmers hit by latest floods

As farmers try to come to terms with the financial losses, damage and distruption caused by the recent floods, the Government and insurance companies have offered support and guidance for those affected....

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