Extreme rain has caused significant damage to farmers in various regions, with reports of dead lambs, decimated crops, and beekeepers fearing their colonies could starve. Farmers in Derbyshire, Cumbria, and Northumberland are facing challenges due to the excessive rainfall, leading to poor harvests and waterlogged grounds. The adverse weather conditions have left farmers unable to plough and sow, resulting in a 'real desperate situation' for some.
One farmer said he is in a "real desperate situation". https://t.co/G1cNKWyvUv
When I was in Cumbria and Northumberland recently, it was evident that this year's harvest will be very poor. The ground was completely waterlogged, often to the point of becoming an actual pond. Farmers can't plough and can't sow. https://t.co/uzxyrXMYYd
There's been a lot more rain since this picture was taken a couple of months ago. I suspect the weather will come up on #CountryMatters when I talk to reps from @CornwallNFU & #DevonNFU after 9. https://t.co/anrOGw0z1R
Derbyshire farmer says this winter was worst in his 65 years https://t.co/ndYckrnrwF
One beekeeper told ITV Tyne Tees his colonies could starve due to heavy rainfall destroying their harvest https://t.co/iHvoAf1PiE
'It's cost us £100,000': Extreme rain leaves farmers with dead lambs and decimated crops, ITV News' @sangitalal reports https://t.co/rDQwBKolg0 https://t.co/Kcp73TQj3B