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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

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Íæż½ã½ã have had to contend with record levels of rainfall over the past 12 months which has left fields waterlogged
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Íæż½ã½ã 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...

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