Minister urges farmers to ‘get ready’
Farming Minister George
Eustice will look to give the region’s farmers a boost ahead of the
winter months at a speech to the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham today, by explaining the measures the Government is taking to help them increase resilience.
Local groups of farmers are being encouraged to share information and help each other strengthen their businesses, and the Met Office is hosting a “Get Ready for Winter” webpage to provide farmers with the latest weather information.
Mr Eustice said: “The farming industry has always had to contend with risk but the harsh winter last year had a devastating impact on many farmers. As we enter winter it is essential we do all we can to support the industry in its efforts to prepare and plan to mitigate risks. The Met Office’s ‘Get Ready for Winter’ webpage is an example of joint working to make our industry more resilient.”
Hundreds of farmers are expected at the event in Northumberland.