51AVÊÓÆµ

Environment Agency says only a long, wet winter will save England from drought

Farmers urged to prepare for challenging season unless ow water levels recover by spring 2026

clock • 2 min read
Farmers are warned only a prolonged wet winter can prevent drought in 2026
Image:

Farmers are warned only a prolonged wet winter can prevent drought in 2026

England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal, the Environment Agency has warned. The environmental regulator has today (Friday 14 November) released...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Weather

Record November rainfall brings relief for drought-hit farmers

Record November rainfall brings relief for drought-hit farmers

Reservoirs returning to normal but farmers are advised to consider storage ahead of spring

clock 09 December 2025 • 2 min read
'Some areas could see up to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours' - Further flooding likely from Storm Claudia

'Some areas could see up to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours' - Further flooding likely from Storm Claudia

Rainfall has already caused flooding across parts of the North of England

Alex Black
clock 14 November 2025 • 2 min read
Environment Agency says only a long, wet winter will save England from drought

Environment Agency says only a long, wet winter will save England from drought

Farmers urged to prepare for challenging season unless ow water levels recover by spring 2026

clock 14 November 2025 • 2 min read