Weather

Drought Lessons

The drought of 1976 prompted major investment in farm water supplies, with improvements continuing to benefit livestock and grazing land for years

From droughts to frogs: memories of the summer of '76

Welsh Government

Welsh Government extends slurry spreading window and boosts advance farm payments

£5m fund will support local flood resilience projects

£5m fund will support local flood resilience projects

£5m fund announced to help Scottish communities tackle flood risk

Cairngorm wildfire efforts prompt questions over public money for land management

Andrew Mackay had to call in a winch to free a stuck combine

Andrew Mackay had to call in a winch to free a stuck combine

Wet conditions put pressure on farmers still waiting to finish harvest

Bryce Cunningham, with some of his herd of Ayrshire cows.

Bryce Cunningham, with some of his herd of Ayrshire cows.

Scottish dairy producer sends 56,000 litres of milk south amid drought shortages

British potato growers face losses of up to £169m after drought

British potato growers face losses of up to £169m after drought

Drought leaves potato growers facing £169m hit

Brian Richardson

Brian Richardson

Farmers urged to plan cashflow as drought-hit harvest takes its toll

Scottish Land & Estates is calling for greater action on wildfire prevention following the Glenmore–Strathnethy blaze

Scottish Land & Estates is calling for greater action on wildfire prevention following the Glenmore–Strathnethy blaze

Wildfire prevention

Scottish Land & Estates

SLE backs calls for stronger action on Scotland’s wildfire threat

Farmers are facing major financial pressure following severe drought conditions

Farmers are facing major financial pressure following severe drought conditions

Farmers call for emergency loan as drought crisis deepens

Some of the Countryfile cast, including Adam Henson (second from right).

Some of the Countryfile cast, including Adam Henson (second from right).

Countryfile legend opens up on difficulties says 'it's not looking good'

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK producers of popular alcoholic drink facing 'worst harvest ever' for 40 years

The Government has announced £65m of additional support for farmers

The Government has announced £65m of additional support for farmers

£65m drought lifeline as Burnham seeks farming reset

Lee Reeves, UK head of agriculture at Lloyds

Lee Reeves, UK head of agriculture at Lloyds

Dry weather aid

Lloyds steps up financial support for farmers facing tough conditions

Extreme weather could reduce arable farm revenues by £390 million

Extreme weather could reduce arable farm revenues by £390 million

Heatwaves could cost UK arable farmers £390m in lost harvest

Andrew Cromie has joined ProCam as head of Crop Nutrition

Andrew Cromie has joined ProCam as head of Crop Nutrition

Agronomy appointment

ProCam appoints Andrew Cromie to lead crop nutrition across the UK

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Scotland

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Scotland

Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Scotland

Prolonged dry weather is raising concerns over crop yields, food supplies and rising prices for UK consumers

Prolonged dry weather is raising concerns over crop yields, food supplies and rising prices for UK consumers

Drought Warning

Expert warns drought could drive food prices higher across UK

Wildfires cause serious issues

Wildfires cause serious issues

Scottish Land & Estates

Wildfire threat puts Scottish farms and rural businesses on high alert

Blackcurrant growers are working with Suntory and NIAB to improve crop resilience

Blackcurrant growers are working with Suntory and NIAB to improve crop resilience

£200K Investment

Ribena owner invests £200,000 to protect UK blackcurrant crops

Brown Swiss Herd out grazing in the April Sun near Dumfries Ref :RH160415015

Brown Swiss Herd out grazing in the April Sun near Dumfries Ref :RH160415015

Milk supply hit

Heat stress could be the answer to dairy farmers prayers

Suckler cows and followers grazing in drought stricken grassland

Suckler cows and followers grazing in drought stricken grassland

Farmers urged to revisit feeding strategies amid heat and falling grass growth

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms.

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms.

Watch: Firefighters spend third day tackling wildfire which sparked evacuations

Undated handout photo issued by RSPB Scotland of the wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park. Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started in

Undated handout photo issued by RSPB Scotland of the wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park. Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started in

Residents evacuated as firefighters battle huge Cairngorms wildfire

Doug Niven Ref:RH300119128 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Doug Niven Ref:RH300119128 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Scottish cereal planted area down 5% due to lower prices and margins

Rice prices in major South-east Asian export markets have climbed by around 15% in recent weeks

Rice prices in major South-east Asian export markets have climbed by around 15% in recent weeks

Severe dry weather raises fresh concerns for Asian agriculture

US drought fears lift wheat markets as USDA cuts global outlook

US drought fears lift wheat markets as USDA cuts global outlook

US drought fears lift wheat markets as USDA cuts global outlook

The Climate Change Committee says British farming is already being hit by extreme heat, flooding and drought, and must rapidly adapt crops and practices to stay viable

The Climate Change Committee says British farming is already being hit by extreme heat, flooding and drought, and must rapidly adapt crops and practices to stay viable

Climate warning

Climate report warns British farming faces escalating weather risks

Unpredictable spring conditions mean outdoor workers can face cold, rain, wind and warm sunshine in a single day

Unpredictable spring conditions mean outdoor workers can face cold, rain, wind and warm sunshine in a single day

Unpredictable spring weather drives demand for adaptable outdoor workwear

Finlday McIntryes ewe and lamb at Dunalastair Estate

Finlday McIntryes ewe and lamb at Dunalastair Estate

Wet winter hits Scottish lambing but spring sunshine lifts outlook

The wildfire risk has been raised to 'extreme'

The wildfire risk has been raised to 'extreme'

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Fire Service declares 'extreme' wildfire risk for west of Scotland

Historic sunshine and warmth at James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie

Historic sunshine and warmth at James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie

James Hutton Institute

March 2026 breaks records as the sunniest March at James Hutton Institute

A wind warning is in place for Scotland

A wind warning is in place for Scotland

Two weather warnings issued as 80mph gusts forecast across Scotland

Large parts of County Durham and Darlington were hit with heavy rain and flooding in November Image: Murray McLaren/Camera Club

Large parts of County Durham and Darlington were hit with heavy rain and flooding in November Image: Murray McLaren/Camera Club

Severe weather swings leave farmers facing bad year and families battling floods

Hedges in Herefordshire looking across to Wales

Hedges in Herefordshire looking across to Wales

Hedgerow cutting - reminder on what you can and can't do

Extreme heat at flowering threatens future wheat yields

Extreme heat at flowering threatens future wheat yields

Extreme heat at flowering threatens future wheat yields

Farmers face rising costs and worsening conditions as winter rains continue across Europe

Farmers face rising costs and worsening conditions as winter rains continue across Europe

Weather Worries

Farmers face paying for the fall in the inflation rate

Balbrogie Farm seen with floodwater from the Rivers Isla and Ericht which merge just behind the farm and overflow onto the surrounding land

Balbrogie Farm seen with floodwater from the Rivers Isla and Ericht which merge just behind the farm and overflow onto the surrounding land

Floodwater swamps farm as rivers overflow

A snow plough clears the snow around Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

A snow plough clears the snow around Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Forecasters warn of ‘shock to the system’ with ice alert covering Scotland

Drivers have been warned to take care on the roads

Drivers have been warned to take care on the roads

Scotland braced for snow and ice as weather warning sweeps across the country

Warnings of rain which may lead to flooding are in place in some parts of Scotland

Warnings of rain which may lead to flooding are in place in some parts of Scotland

Met Office warns of travel disruption and possible flooding due to heavy rain

Farmers use local knowledge to target problem areas efficiently

Farmers use local knowledge to target problem areas efficiently

Winter Pressure

How councils and farmers keep rural roads open

The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.

The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.

Met Office names Storm Chandra bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow

Snow returns to Scotland as global crop markets react to shifting weather patterns

Snow returns to Scotland as global crop markets react to shifting weather patterns

From snow to surplus global forces weigh on grain markets

Fendt 942 with a Zaugg snow blower lending a hand near Turriff in Aberdeenshire from Grant Richie Contracting, Midlothian

Fendt 942 with a Zaugg snow blower lending a hand near Turriff in Aberdeenshire from Grant Richie Contracting, Midlothian

Fendt 942 and Zaugg snow blower tackle winter conditions near Turriff

The Northern Lights could return to parts of the UK this evening for a second time this week

The Northern Lights could return to parts of the UK this evening for a second time this week

Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns

Climate report: 2023–2025 among the warmest years on record

Climate report: 2023–2025 among the warmest years on record

Record Heat Alert

Climate report: 2023–2025 among the warmest years on record

Carol McLaren, chief executive of RSABI, said the charity is aware of many farmers who have sustained damage, particularly to farm buildings.

Carol McLaren, chief executive of RSABI, said the charity is aware of many farmers who have sustained damage, particularly to farm buildings.

RSABI launches £100,000 snow impact fund for farmers

As snow battered the north of the country, the demand for milk has been highlighted

As snow battered the north of the country, the demand for milk has been highlighted

Harsh winter weather drives up milk demand in northern towns and farms

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has ramped up the number of flood warnings in place from three to nine

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has ramped up the number of flood warnings in place from three to nine

Flooding brings disruption across parts of Scotland amid heavy rainfall

Hay being spread to feed ewes in a snowy Sutherland field

Hay being spread to feed ewes in a snowy Sutherland field

Snowy Sutherland ewes await winter hay delivery

Snow falls in Edinburgh

Snow falls in Edinburgh

weather warning

Yellow weather warning for all of Scotland extended into Saturday

Not everyone enjoyed the snowy weather this week with some of SRUC Craibstone's cows deciding to head to the airport to catch some sun

Not everyone enjoyed the snowy weather this week with some of SRUC Craibstone's cows deciding to head to the airport to catch some sun

Cows on the Move

Craibstone coos look for a place in the sun amongst Aberdeenshire's deep snow

RSABI praised farmers for 'going above and beyond' to support their communities

RSABI praised farmers for 'going above and beyond' to support their communities

Snowstorm Response

Farmers step in as snow cuts off Scottish communities