Whether or not they were directly affected by flooding, many growers will have started to feel the financial repercussions.

To make things easier, corporate recovery specialist UKW has come up with a fact sheet and set up an emergency flood team, both designed to help growers overcome the financial effects of the floods by regaining control of their financial affairs and reducing their worries about debt.

Barry Knights, UKW chairman, said: “We believe that the financial impact of the floods will be felt long after the waters have receded. Businesses in the immediate area will be affected, but so will their suppliers and customers from around the country.”

But Knight stressed that although the fact sheet would give advice, professional counsil is important. “If you are worried about the prospect of bad debt, cash flow issues, or potential insolvency, this fact sheet will help. But, realistically, you need to seek experienced independent advice straight away.”