Farmers urged to conserve water and supplies as dry weather bites

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The Environment Agency has warned the dry spring has meant many farmers have used their stored water to irrigate earlier than normal 

Farmers are being advised to take immediate steps to conserve water and secure sufficient supplies for their crops following England’s driest spring since 1893.

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