51AV视频

Record November rainfall brings relief for drought-hit farmers

Reservoirs returning to normal but farmers are advised to consider storage ahead of spring

clock 鈥� 2 min read
Many areas of England are now officially out of drought following high November rainfall
Image:

Many areas of England are now officially out of drought following high November rainfall

Many of England's drought-hit areas are on the road to recovery thanks to recent wet weather, the National Drought Group has revealed. November saw 149% of the long-term average rainfall, which helped...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

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
Join Now

听

More on Weather

Farming the Floods: Flooded Somerset farmer says focus needs to be on prevention
Weather

Farming the Floods: Flooded Somerset farmer says focus needs to be on prevention

James Winslade's farm was under water in February after years of battling flooding

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 06 March 2026 鈥� 5 min read
Farmers urged to be vigilant as Environment Agency warns of further flooding
Weather

Farmers urged to be vigilant as Environment Agency warns of further flooding

Upto 60mm of rain forecast for the south as Scotland and northern areas face snow and ice

Jane Thynne
clock 16 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read
Wet weather raises slurry spreading issues
Weather

Wet weather raises slurry spreading issues

Further challenges for Northern Ireland's farmers as country records wettest January since 1849

Jane Thynne
clock 12 February 2026 鈥� 2 min read