Read the NFU's response to Defra's call for evidence on local flooding
29 March 2021
皇家华人has responded to Defra鈥檚 call for evidence on how local factors can be taken into account in the government鈥檚 flood and coastal defence investment programme and how government can increase the uptake of Property Flood Resilience.
.
The NFU's submission addresses the questions posed in Defra's document from an agricultural, horticultural and rural community perspective.
What are the relevant issues for farming?
sought evidence on additional ways in which specific local circumstances can be taken account of in the government鈥檚 future flood and coastal defence investment programme.
Defra is exploring whether any specific changes should be made to reflect local circumstances 鈥� such as communities that have been frequently flooded in the past, communities that are more economically vulnerable, smaller communities, and communities in need of greater property-level measures to resist flood water.
It is also exploring how it can ensure timely and wider financial contributions to assist with the pace of developing a flood scheme and how the government tracks progress of the overall programme.
Once you have submitted your query someone from NFU CallFirst will contact you. If needed, your query will then be passed to the appropriate NFU policy team.
Strictly necessary: Strictly necessary cookies serve critical purposes, such as security, network management, and accessibility. While you have the option to adjust your browser settings to disable these cookies, keep in mind that doing so might impact the website鈥檚 functionality.
Functionality cookies: Functionality cookies are cookies that help enhance a website鈥檚 performance and functionality. For example, functionality cookies can be used to allow video playback or remember a user鈥檚 region.
Analytical/performance cookies: All data gathered through analytical cookies is anonymous and used solely to improve our website鈥檚 performance and your user experience. Analytical cookies help us understand how you use our website. They tell us which pages you visit most frequently, how long you spend on a page, and which links you select. They help us create a better user experience for you and all our NFU members. Your cookie preferences can be managed in your browser settings, but remember, disabling analytical cookies may limit your ability to access certain features or receive personalised content.
Targeting cookies: Our targeting cookies monitor your interactions with websites. They monitor which pages you visit, how long you spend on a page, and the links you select.
Business benefits: From a business perspective, marketing cookies allow companies to fine-tune their ad campaigns, ensuring they reach the right audience.
Targeted advertising: Armed with this data, marketers can tailor their advertisements to match your preferences. When you see those personalized ads while browsing, its often because marketing cookies have been installed.
Third-party involvement: These cookies are typically set by external entities (not the website your directly visiting). For instance, advertising networks or analytics providers may deploy marketing cookies.
