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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Services called to 48 incidents after heatwave leaves ground dangerously dry

The heatwave has brought some early barley combining but how are crops fairing in this heat?

Temperatures across the UK are set to reach above 30°C next week with farmers urged to start preparing for long-term extremes

From politics to extreme heat, here are the stories farmers have been keeping up with on farmersguardian.com

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

UK farmers face early harvests and mixed crop conditions as the AHDB Crop Development Report highlights heatwave risks and the importance of rainfall for final yields

Livestock reporter Ellie Layton shares an insight into haymaking at her home in Herefordshire

Fears growing as temperatures near 40 degrees in Kent and first hosepipe ban is issued

A record-breaking heatwave is expected to hit parts of the UK this week, with livestock markets already cancelling sales and temperatures approaching 40degC, here is some essential advice for keeping your livestock safe