Farms hit by more than 100mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours

"The joy, fun and satisfaction of farming is disappearing"

Chris Brayford
clock • 7 min read
"Unfortunately the weather is playing havoc with anything we try and do. This problem is set to intensify." (Boycefield Farm))
Image:

"Unfortunately the weather is playing havoc with anything we try and do. This problem is set to intensify." (Boycefield Farm))

Farmers across the UK have been contending with the impact of flooding on farm after some areas recorded more than 100mm of rainfall in the space of 24 hours. Areas including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

NEW AND REFURBISHED MILK TANKS

NEW AND REFURBISHED MILK TANKS

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

DOWNGRADE MILK & CREAM

DOWNGRADE MILK & CREAM

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

DAIRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

DAIRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Weather

Farmers' Weather - "When I hear politicians disparaging climate change as a hoax, my reaction is exasperated"

Farmers' Weather - "When I hear politicians disparaging climate change as a hoax, my reaction is exasperated"

Farmers' Weather this week by Dr Simon Keeling

clock 01 October 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers turn to crowdfunding as record summer hits feed supplies

Farmers turn to crowdfunding as record summer hits feed supplies

Call to support livestock insdustry as farmers cling to hope of an autumn flush

clock 06 September 2025 • 3 min read
Farmers and firefighters praised for tackling extreme North Yorkshire wildfire

Farmers and firefighters praised for tackling extreme North Yorkshire wildfire

A major incident was declared when a fire broke out on Langdale Moor, near RAF Fylingdales on August 11

clock 27 August 2025 • 2 min read