Weather

For anyone involved in agriculture, adapting to the unexpected changes of the weather is a constant challenge. Use this page to stay up-to-date with the latest advice on planning for and coping with weather events of all kinds.

Advice and resources for farmers and growers

Environment Agency flood warnings

Met Office weather warnings

Support for farmers

Resources to access during extreme weather events

Drought

Manage the impacts of an agricultural drought

Flooding and livestock

Rapidly rising water levels can put livestock in danger.

Pig keepers: contingency planning

Download our fact sheet.

More weather resources

Weather-related AHDB podcasts

We have a range of podcasts with farmers and experts discussing past wet and dry weather challenges.

Weather videos and webinars

WeatherHub

The AHDB WeatherHub presents weather-related data in an interactive dashboard, which features historic regional data and daily extremes for the UK. The page also includes links to weather-based management tools provided by AHDB.

Go to the WeatherHub

Useful links

Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2024

Hydrological Outlook

UK water resources portal

Defra guidance on preventing agricultural pollution

Environment Agency: Flood recovery advice

Events near you

Join one of our events for best practice, expert advice and to expand your farming network.

Click the link below to find weather related topics and other issues being discussed near you.

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Natural resources Water

Sectors:

Beef & Lamb Cereals & Oilseeds Dairy Pork

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rainfall drought flooding weather