Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65 million in funding to support farmers affected by drought and climate change. The money will mainly boost a farming program that helps the environment and will also help build reservoirs and improve water access for farmers during dry periods.Key Facts
- The government is providing £65 million to help farmers deal with drought caused by climate change.
- Most of the funds (£50 million) will go to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), which pays farmers to protect nature.
- The total SFI budget will rise to £290 million with this addition.
- Farmers can now use some land earlier than usual for grazing without losing payments due to drought conditions.
- £15 million is allocated for building on-farm reservoirs to store water for future dry summers.
- Easier access to water and faster licensing will help farmers use water where it is needed most.
- Burnham chaired a government meeting to coordinate responses to heatwaves, wildfires, and drought.
- Nine new reservoirs are being supported to address water scarcity issues.
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