Defra pays out £57 million to farmers impacted by flooding

According to Defra, around 13,000 farmers were impacted by severe wet weather, including Storms Henk and Babet, between October and March last year

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Defra pays out £57 million to farmers impacted by flooding

Farmers have received payments totalling £57.5 million from the Farming Recovery Fund so far, the Government has confirmed. READ NOW: Defra confirms some capital grants will be 'temporarily closed'...

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