Farmers across England will receive a £65 million in government funding to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, following the driest July on record for England and Wales.
The package allows for more flexibility in environmental schemes and supports the building of reservoirs, to become more resilient to future droughts.
It also includes an extra £50 million for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026, taking the total budget to £290 million.
Angela Eagle, Environment Secretary, said: “We’ll continue working closely with farmers and our partners to respond to the impacts of the drought, while building a stronger, more resilient farming sector through our Farming Roadmap.
“While immediate action is being taken, ministers are clear that the country must also adapt to a changing climate.”
The funding follows the announcement that the government will support the development of nine new reservoirs to improve the country’s resilience to future droughts.
It has also invested almost £100 million to help the response to wildfires, which have had severe effects on the country’s agriculture this summer.
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