Government launches £1.6m fund to help farmers manage water resources

Defra said farmers can now apply for support which could help growers manage their water resources 'better' for use when droughts occurs

Chris Brayford
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Farmers have had to contend with record levels of rainfall over the past 12 months which has left fields waterlogged
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Farmers have had to contend with record levels of rainfall over the past 12 months which has left fields waterlogged

Defra has launched a fund to support farmers in managing their water resources on farm. Announcing the £1.6 million financial package to farmers today (April 22), the Government said the fund could...

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