²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Government launches £1.6m fund to help farmers manage water resources

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

clock • 3 min read
²ÝÁñÉçÇø have had to contend with record levels of rainfall over the past 12 months which has left fields waterlogged
Image:

²ÝÁñÉçÇø have had to contend with record levels of rainfall over the past 12 months which has left fields waterlogged

Defra has launched a fund to support farmers in managing their water resources on farm. Announcing the £1.6 million financial package to farmers today (April 22), the Government said the fund could...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Politics

EXCLUSIVE - IHT draft legislation: What farmers need to know

EXCLUSIVE - IHT draft legislation: What farmers need to know

The Government published draft Inheritance Tax legislation this week. Law firm Birketts digests the major takeaways

clock 26 July 2025 • 3 min read
NFUM agent under fire for liking Gov's 'Expert of the Year' post

NFUM agent under fire for liking Gov's 'Expert of the Year' post

The employee had reportedly liked a LinkedIn post from an HMRC analyst who was 'proud' to have been recognised by Government for his work which could reform Inheritance Tax in agriculture

clock 25 July 2025 • 2 min read
²ÝÁñÉçÇø 'pushed to the edge' as business closures spiral following Autumn Budget

²ÝÁñÉçÇø 'pushed to the edge' as business closures spiral following Autumn Budget

The farming sector has warned it now faces an uphill battle for survival

clock 25 July 2025 • 4 min read