UK PM Andy Burnham announces £65m support package for farmers hit by drought
- PM Andy Burnham announces £65m in drought support for farmers/Image: ReutersFarmers in England are set to receive an extra £65 million in government support as drought conditions continue to damage crops and put pressure on water supplies.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the funding on Saturday following the driest July on record in England and Wales.
- The package will provide additional support for sustainable farming, help farmers develop on-farm reservoirs and make it easier to access water during periods of drought.
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- PM Andy Burnham announces £65m in drought support for farmers/Image: ReutersFarmers in England are set to receive an extra £65 million in government support as drought conditions continue to damage crops and put pressure on water supplies.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the funding on Saturday following the driest July on record in England and Wales.
- The package will provide additional support for sustainable farming, help farmers develop on-farm reservoirs and make it easier to access water during periods of drought.
Sources: Times of India