£65m drought package includes support for on-farm water storage
English growers and farmers are getting £65 million in extra government support to tackle ongoing drought pressures affecting crops and water supplies. The package includes funding for on-farm water storage infrastructure, which could help ease irrigation challenges for vineyards during dry spells. It's a timely boost as climate volatility continues to shape production planning across the UK wine region.
Originally published by The Dirt Horticulture News
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