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Burnham announces £65m drought support package for farmers
0Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced a support package to help farmers in England manage the impact of the prolonged dry weather, backed by £65 million from Defra’s existing farming budget. Mr Burnham set out the new support for farmers on Friday after chairing the government’s emergency response committee (COBR) on extreme heat, wildfires and drought, following the driest July on record in England and Wales. The package includes: More flexibility in environmental schemes, so farmers affected by drought can continue to receive payments and take practical steps to protect livestock, crops and land. An extra £50 million for the…