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Farmers demonstrate resilience during Storm Babet

A Lincolnshire farm said it would not let Storm Babet dampen its spirits after heavy rainfall had caused delays to harvest

Chris Brayford
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A.H. Worth said despite facing adversity from Storm Babet, the ability to keep working demonstrated the resilience of UK farmers up and down the country (A.H. Worth)
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A.H. Worth said despite facing adversity from Storm Babet, the ability to keep working demonstrated the resilience of UK farmers up and down the country (A.H. Worth)

An arable farm in Lincolnshire has demonstrated the strength and optimism of British farmers despite facing the harsh realities from Storm Babet.

A.H. Worth farm - a 6,500 acre vegetable farm based in Spalding - had posted images on social media of its waterlogged crop fields after ‘severe flooding' from Storm Babet.

See also: Yellow weather warning to remain in place after 'severe' flooding from Storm Babet

The aftermath of Storm Babet on a Lincolnshire farm's leek field (A.H Worth)

The Lincolnshire farm said heavy rainfall on Friday (October 20) and winds may have halted its harvest, but it would not ‘dampen its spirits'.

A.H. Worth said it was an insight into the hard work of British farmers and was testament to their 'resilience and endurance' to overcome adversity and keep moving forward.

See also:ÌýVIDEO: Scottish farmers count cost of severeÌýflooding

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