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This week's weather insight by Dr Simon Keeling

Íæż½ã½ã across the country count cost as fourth named storm tore through UK

"Safety for farmers, family members and workers should always be the number one priority. And while fully understanding the pressures farmers are under, it is vital they avoid taking risks which could lead to injury or fatalities"

Íæż½ã½ã Weather this week by Dr Simon Keeling

Devon and Wales face record rainfall as 172 flood alerts remain in place across UK

Defra promises raft of measures and confirms farmers to receive Recovery Fund cash in days

"We have had about eight acres of the farm which has completely flooded because streams cannot cope with the amount of rainfall we have experienced"

Citrus and livestock farmers were both badly hit in the storm

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

Seasonal crop latest to suffer from growing season plagued by bad weather and pests