Farms prepare for difficult conditions as dry spell looms

Farms prepare for difficult conditions as dry spell looms
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With dry weather conditions forecast to persist across the UK, farmers are being urged to take steps now to mitigate the impact of challenging growing conditions on their businesses.
According to the Met Office, on 20 April, the UK had seen just 16% of the average rainfall for the whole of the month of April, a figure that should be at about 63%.
“It has been particularly dry in England, where just 8% of April’s overall average amount has fallen so far,” said a spokesperson.
With no sign of much-needed rain in the forecast, the situation is concerning for agriculture.

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