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Updated prospects for irrigation - winter reservoir refill prospects 2026/27

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Updated prospects for irrigation - winter reservoir refill prospects 2026/27

Prospects for refilling of agriculture storage reservoirs this winter

This report reviews the prospects for the refilling of agriculture storage reservoirs this winter using a range of long-term average rainfall scenarios. It explores the risks for the sector in the event of a dry winter and actions farmers and growers can take to reduce the impacts from drought continuing into the spring.

Download the full EA "Report on prospects for refilling of agriculture storage reservoirs this winter" as a PDF through the link above.

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Colour coded map of England showing reservoir refill prospects for a 100% rainfall average
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Colour coded map of England showing reservoir refill prospects for a 80% rainfall average
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Colour coded map of England showing reservoir refill prospects for a 60% rainfall average

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