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Heavily rain, thunderstorms and even flooding may be on the weather agenda, despite three quarters of the country still being in drought

The fund is a response to increased financial pressures placed on farming households as a result of the impact of low spring rainfall and prolonged dry conditions through the summer

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

Coordinated responses to the extreme weather continues as the group moves to weekly meetings

What the drought package means for farmers

Applications for support are based on eligibility

Chief reporter Rachael Brown said there has been some unhelpful finger pointing around who vaccinated and who did not, but where is the accountability from Government and where is the financial investment and support?

The British Onion Producers’ Association (BOPA) has warned supplies will be tighter, sizes smaller and quality reduced in this year’s crop

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

Total output from cereals and oilseeds now forecast at £3.64 billion - around a third less than the decade average