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A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

Coordinated responses to the extreme weather continues as the group moves to weekly meetings

What the drought package means for farmers

Applications for support are based on eligibility

Chief reporter Rachael Brown said there has been some unhelpful finger pointing around who vaccinated and who did not, but where is the accountability from Government and where is the financial investment and support?

The British Onion Producers’ Association (BOPA) has warned supplies will be tighter, sizes smaller and quality reduced in this year’s crop

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

Total output from cereals and oilseeds now forecast at £3.64 billion - around a third less than the decade average

The banks agriculture team says it is proactively engaging with customers and making a range of tailored financial support measures available

Chief reporter Rachael Brown sat down with Andy Burnham at a Cornish potato farm where he announced an emergency drought fund for farmers. He spoke about the need to prioritise food and farming for national resilience, but would not commit to any increases in Defra's budget