Following Prime Minister Andy Burnham announcement that fire services can call on military support to tackle wildfires and land management measures to stop fires from spreading, the NFU is urging the government to develop a National Wildfire Strategy. It points out that farmers and land managers often act as first responders, using local knowledge and equipment, and that rural emergency services are often constrained by poor access and limited water supplies. NFU vice-president Robyn Munt said: “The NFU is also calling on government to develop a National Wildfire Strategy which sets out clear guidelines for wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response…