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The article discusses a study performed by researchers at the University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England, which revealed a mechanism used by plants in stress conditions to sense new oxygen levels. It presents views of Michael Holdsworth, professor of crop science at Nottingham University, on the issue, how plants can retain their green appearance due to chlorophyll retention, and how increased frequency of catastrophic flooding events impact farmers.

The article reports on the claim by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Cymru as of mid-January 2014 that the Welsh government should look at inland and coastal flooding issues in its flood review initiative. The review was announced by Welsh Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies. The opinion of Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) president Emyr Jones on the developments is also cited.

The author reflects on the struggle of people who were affected by the floods in Great Britain. He expresses his sympathy for those whose crops have been destroyed by the floods. He expects that crop yields can be not bad as feared. He mentions that it was difficult to combine the winter barley during a bad weather but the fear of losing the crop's malting potential overcame the possibility that it might turn dry.

This section offers news briefs related to the agriculture industry in Great Britain. A picture of flood water in the Holderness area of East Yorkshire was taken by John Porter of FA Porter & Sons at West Newton, Skirlaugh. The Business in the Community Awards for Excellence 2007 was given to Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, England. A list of five most popular stories for the week of June 18-24 published in the FWi is also presented.