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Updated prospects for irrigation – area forecast 2026

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Updated prospects for irrigation – area forecast 2026

Irrigation prospects for summer 2026

The Environment Agency’s updated prospects for irrigation across England in 2026 are GOOD to MODERATE.

Irrigation prospects for individual EA areas

Irrigation prospects for your area can be found in the attached PDF document, as well as advice on preparing for this year's irrigation season and increasing long term resilience.

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