Met Office

Farmers warned to be wary of net blotch and brown rust

Farmers braced for more misery as Storm Herminia arrives on Sunday

Farmers urged to prepare for multi-hazard weather event of high winds, snow and heavy rain

"Safety for farmers, family members and workers should always be the number one priority. And while fully understanding the pressures farmers are under, it is vital they avoid taking risks which could lead to injury or fatalities"

"We have had about eight acres of the farm which has completely flooded because streams cannot cope with the amount of rainfall we have experienced"

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

Met Office says 10 English counties experienced wettest September on record

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

However, the next meeting of the Flood Resilience Taskforce will not take place until early 2025, the Government confirmed

Wet weather has hampered combining as farmers face looming storage worries