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Food and farming – Delivering science to our stakeholders

Posted on 30 September, 2022 by Met Office Press Office

Met Office science is helping UK farmers prepare for a changing climate. This work includes a number of ‘Climate Services’ which are funded by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), as well as other projects. Why do we … Continue reading →

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Met Office climate projections helping to inform the future of Great Britain’s farming

Posted on 30 October, 2019 by Met Office Press Office

Climate change is happening now. And increasingly it will affect every individual and every sector. Understanding the extent of climate change across the UK – helping to inform local communities to stay safe and thrive – is a key driver … Continue reading →

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Life and death and community: farming and the 1947 winter

Posted on 24 February, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

At times the weather can be challenging for everyone, but farmers are always on the front line. That was certainly the case 70 years ago in 1947 with the coldest February on record going back to 1910. In a guest … Continue reading →

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