# 17/08/2026 Drought aid, Solar farms

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Podcast: [Farming Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farming-today-385282)
Published: 2026-08-17T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0030c2h
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## Resource

The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a package of measures to help drought-hit farmers in England, saying food production is national security. It will give more flexibility for farmers in environmental schemes, and easier access to water. More details will also be announced today about plans to help farmers build reservoirs on farm. The NFU says it's a start, but action needs to be taken now to make the UK more resilient to future floods and drought. All this week we're looking at the solar industry - from solar farms on agricultural land, to panels on farm roofs to generate power. Today we hear from the industry body, and a farm where hens are grazing amongst the panels. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Sally Challoner.

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