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Andy Burnham to meet with Defra and Environment Agency officials at COBRA meeting this afternoon to discuss the UK's response to extreme heat and dry weather

Around 45 million people now living in areas currently experiencing drought conditions with hot, dry weather still set to continue across much of England

As drought torments farms and food production across Europe, the NFU is calling on the UK government to focus on shoring up domestic food supplies by prioritising water for food production

Environment Agency reveals it has carried out more than 19,000 inspections of farms across England over the past five years, with 48 per cent revealing non-compliance issues

Government unveils long-term plan for farming in England focused on strengthening food security, boosting profitability, and enhancing resilience in face of escalating climate impacts

Group says parts of UK face increased drought risks this summer, as it warns 'every drop saved leaves more available for farmers, our local rivers and wildlife'

Government publishes first formal strategy for managing competing demands for land in England from farming, nature, energy, and housing

New government guidance encourages local authorities to seize and crush vehicles used to dump waste while also naming and shaming the criminals online

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech at the National Farmers Union's 2026 annual conference in Birmingham

Reforms to Sustainable Farming Incentive and funding for innovation projects welcomed by both farming and conservation groups