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Mr Bradshaw said October 30 would be the ‘moment of truth', when farmers will see ‘whether this Government backs British farming or not'

Tenant Farmers Association said it had been given reassurances from a senior Defra official last week that a decision was imminent

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

"Flooding and bluetongue disease is placing a financial and physical strain on farmers"

"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

Defra said farmers can now apply for support which could help growers manage their water resources 'better' for use when droughts occurs

This week from Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown (April 12)

Defra's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been called out as an 'injustice' and criticised for being 'ill-informed' with farmers who have suffered 'catastrophic impacts' being told they are not eligible for the Fund