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Irrigation rules updated as Met Office warns of further heatwaves

Farmers have been urged to use water wisely as rising temperatures cause concerns over a possible drought

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 3 min read
The National Drought Group has moved to highlight concerns over water shortages later in the summer
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The National Drought Group has moved to highlight concerns over water shortages later in the summer

The NFU has called for 鈥榮trong collaboration' between the Environment Agency and farmers during the next few months amid soaring temperatures and rising concerns about the impacts of England's driest spring...

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