Weather

Flood affected farmers have been encouraged to apply for funding following a sustained period of severe wet weather, which has left many facing mounting bills for damage.

Storms Ciara and Dennis should act as a prompt for farmers to ensure they are adequately covered both for damage to the farm and the environment.

Flood affected farmers have come together to help with relief efforts, as heavy rainfall continues to batter farms across the UK.

There is a threat of ‘significant flooding’ in northern England, as heavy rainfall continues to fall on heavily saturated ground.

Farmers have warned of the catastrophic impact flooding will have on their businesses, after Storm Dennis saw unprecedented rainfall batter UK farms.

Farmers are sharing images and videos of flooded land on social media after Storm Dennis battered the UK this weekend.

Dozens of farmers in Cumbria are facing days without water after a major supply pipe burst during Storm Ciara.

Rural communities have been urged to brace for further chaos as flooding and fallen trees continue to wreak havoc across farms.

Potato production in the north east and north west of England has fallen by an estimated 36,100 tonnes on the previous season, to 205,200t.

A British grain trader, who travelled to Australia to help with bushfire relief efforts, has praised the strong sense of community spirit in spite of the devastation.