This week, the water shortfall in England was defined as a “nationally significant incident”.   The Environment Agency reports it was the driest March to July period since 1921 across central and north-east England Dry weather and drought in England: 1 to 7 August 2025 - GOV.UK.  They are concerned about water supply particularly for the Yorkshire Water which declared a drought back in June.  Cumbria has had a dry week but has had significantly more rainfall than Yorkshire over the summer so grass growth has been less affected.  The Addington Fund/Forage Aid says that if a farm is shut down and unable to move stock off the farm, and unable to trade, they may be able to provide short-term support through the supply of animal feed or fodder through their Forage Aid Fund. Go to: Addington Fund | Emergency Relief.