British Mole Catchers Register

07/09/2026

How soon will the drought be over?

It is the question many people are asking: when will the drought be over, and how much rain will it take for things to return to normal?

Contrary to public perception, a drought does not end with a few days of rain.

Water must flow back into rivers, reservoirs, and the stores beneath our feet in the tiny spaces between soil, sand, and rock. This can take months.

According to scientists, the key question is not "Has it rained?" but "have water resources recovered?"

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Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?

03/09/2026

What Does the BMCR Do...?

🌿 We are a dedicated site serving our members and the community of the United Kingdom.
🌿 We are committed to promoting the role of traditional mole catching for the skill and craft that it is.
🌿 We promote education of traditional mole catching and encourage research for the future understanding of the mole.
🌿 We help people to find a mole catcher in the UK.
🌿 We help mole catchers get work and contracts.
🌿 The British Mole Catchers Register is a guaranteed source for all your mole problems, large or small. If you have a mole problem or you are a mole catcher.

Find out more at https://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/

31/08/2026

Did drought or heat have greater effect on crop yields this harvest?

This summer’s prolonged period of low rainfall and repeated heatwaves have seen cereal yields struck down as stressed crops senesced rapidly.

Drought is often viewed as the primary limitation to cereal production during late spring and early summer, but heat stress can, in fact, be more damaging.

While the two stress factors often occur simultaneously, they affect crops in different ways and have different effects on yield.

The key distinction is that drought primarily limits crop function, whereas heat can permanently damage reproductive development.

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This summer’s prolonged period of low rainfall and repeated heatwaves have seen cereal yields struck down as stressed crops senesced rapidly. Drought is

27/08/2026

If you’re dealing with mole problems, don’t be tempted by quick fixes or DIY gadgets - most don’t work & some can make the problem worse...

Speak to your local molecatcher who understands mole behaviour & can offer a tailored, humane solution.

Find you local expert by visiting our FREE online directory at https://britishmolecatchers.co.uk/find-a-molecatcher/

27/08/2026

We're pretty sure that we've never seen a Lego mole before!

This one is at RHS Garden Hyde Hall 🐾🌱👇

24/08/2026

Research helping farmers grow food in saltier soil

Scientists researching how to protect crops from increasing soil salinity have said their latest findings will support future food security.

The study, by the University of Lincoln, is looking at how farmers can continue to grow food in soil that is saltier due to climate change.

Prof Matthew Goddard, who is leading the study, said research has shown that naturally occurring soil microbes can be "trained" to better tolerate saltier conditions.

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A study has shown that small amounts of seawater can help prepare soil for future conditions.

23/08/2026

20/08/2026

The British Mole Catchers Register is an official online directory of professional mole catchers across the UK. It's a resource for reliable & ethical mole control services.

The BMCR is here specifically to give the public easy access to mole catchers in their area, and therefore give mole catchers a higher profile under the umbrella of the UK’s premier mole catchers’ register.

Find out more at https://britishmolecatchers.co.uk

17/08/2026

Farmers across Gloucestershire have shared how the hot and dry weather has been impacting their livelihoods.

As drought has been declared across more than half of England, the BBC is shining a spotlight on farming as part of its Farmwatch series.

Farmers have said the lack of grass during the hot weather is making it harder to feed livestock, and dairy farmers are having to deal with hot and bothered cows producing less milk.

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Farmers report less milk, lower crop yields and challenges over feeding livestock.