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Farmers urged to make flood action plans

While it was ‘unlikely' this winter would be as wet as that of 2023, the threat remained in counties such as Lincolnshire

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Farmers urged to make flood action plans

Farmers are being urged to make flood preparations as high levels of rainfall become part of ‘average' winter weather patterns. Launching Flood Action Week (October 14-20), the Environment Agency advised...

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