water management

  1. Defra Farming

    Grants available in 2024

    Grants available in 2024 Written by The Team Credit: David S In this post, we’ll give you a summary of the grants to look out for this year. The information published in this post is correct at the time of publication but please note that blog posts do go out of date. For the definitive...
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    Rewetting - What it really means.

    I’m next door to a rewetting project that’s a combined effort or “non effort” between the Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Wolds Chalk Stream project or something like that. And I’m fairly angry about it as fetid stinking water is sometimes pouring across their plantations onto the...
  3. CPM RSS

    LAMMA: Breaking new ground

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF One way to brighten up the dreary month of January, as it turns out, is to be surrounded by endless amounts of shiny new machinery, something LAMMA 24 had in abundance. CPM reports on some of the latest launches and UK debuts from the...
  4. Precision AG RSS

    Reinke Irrigation and CropX Debut Pivot-Mounted Sensor to Monitor Field-Specific Crop Water Use

    Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag Reinke will exclusively offer Reinke Direct ET by CropX to refine water management for center pivot irrigation. The post Reinke Irrigation and CropX Debut Pivot-Mounted Sensor to Monitor Field-Specific Crop Water Use appeared first on Global Ag Tech...
  5. Defra Farming

    The current offer for horticultural growers and farmers

    The current offer for horticultural growers and farmers Written by The Team Credit: Michael Brown The horticultural sector is a vital part of the UK economy. It contributed £4.3 billion in 2022. Ornamental growers make a significant contribution to promoting wellbeing and contribute £1.5...
  6. swedish red

    Craig Bennett, what a waste genetic material.

    The above named was on the radio 4 today program this morning to discuss biological net gain in relation to new housing developments. At best this is smoke and mirrors, at worst it is deceiving and lying to the public. What was even worse though, was that he couldn't resist having a pop at...
  7. Agriland RSS

    UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding

    Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding in England. Thousands of acres of farmland is under water and around 1,800 properties have been flooded following Storm Henk. The...
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    Responsibilities for managing water

    Hi everyone, looking for a bit of advice. I'm not a farmer, I live in a house that shares a border with a field which we purchased in Aug 22. It turns out that the field floods during the winter in the corner closest to our house and looking back at historical aerial images on Google maps and...
  9. Matt77

    No till second wheat

    I gave up second wheats a good few years ago due to grassweed control, lack of!, thought I'd give it another go as the farm is cleaner and now running a disc direct drill, flooding aside, it looks terrible, what have people learnt with DD second wheat, as I'm now hearing advice along the lines...
  10. Defra Farming

    Leven Carrs Wetland: broadening our ambitions with Landscape Recovery

    Leven Carrs Wetland: broadening our ambitions with Landscape Recovery Written by Sarah Aitken Credit: Anthony Blanchfield I’m Sarah, the project manager for the Leven Carrs Wetland project near Beverley in East Yorkshire. In this post, I’ll shine a light on our Landscape Recovery project...
  11. Agriland RSS

    World Food Forum 2023 highlights soil degradation and health

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland The 2023 World Food Forum (WFF), which is taking place in Rome, Italy, this week, has highlighted how improving soil health and avoiding soil degradation can help address food insecurity and environmental challenges. The WFF‘s science and information...
  12. Farming Monthly National RSS

    The power of hydraulics in agriculture

    Written by Administrator from Farming Monthly National The integration of hydraulics within modern agriculture has revolutionised farming operations, transforming the way farmers work, boosting efficiency, productivity, and precision. Yet, with high volumes of produce to distribute...
  13. andyt87

    Welsh Water sewage "leaks"

    Can't even call these leaks anymore, it's just routine practice now with them. Quoted treatment works is in Cardigan on the Teifi, but there will be plenty more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67077510 "According to its permit it has to treat 88 litres a second before spilling...
  14. TFF

    Thousands of hectares of peatlands set to be restored in fight against climate change

    Twelve new projects receive £16 million to restore peatlands across England Government has opened applications to sustainably manage lowland peat soils, backed by £2 million funding Action will deliver on the Government's England Peat Action Plan and commitment to restore 35,000 hectares of...
  15. GOV.UK RSS

    Water Minister meets farmers in drought affected Norfolk

    Water Minister meets farmers in drought affected Norfolk Written by Defra Press Office Water Minister Rebecca Pow has stressed the need for the agricultural sector to build water resilience in the face of climate change whilst meeting farmers in North Norfolk on Friday (11 August). Hosting...
  16. Agriland RSS

    CropTec to host first show in new venue

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The CropTec Show will be hosted at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC) Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, this year for the first time. The East of England Showground, the event’s old venue, officially closed its doors on July 1...
  17. GOV.UK RSS

    Drought explained

    Drought explained Written by Defra Press Office Water running from a tap What is drought? There isn’t a single definition for drought so whilst it’s caused by a period of low rainfall, the nature, timing and impacts on people, the environment, agriculture or business will vary. Some...
  18. Agriland RSS

    Grants to improve cattle buildings announced

    Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £10 million in grants for cattle farmers in England to help them introduce modern facilities to their farms to replace their aging cattle buildings. The announcement came today...
  19. TFF

    Water management strategies in England's driest county

    Tiptree Farms is situated in one of the driest spots inside the driest county in England. As a result, water has always been a precious resource, and the farm has been proactively managing it for years. Learn more about how it does this. About the farm Situated on a 300-hectare site in Essex...
  20. TFF

    The vital interplay between water and soil in sustainable agriculture

    In the realm of sustainable agriculture, the interconnectedness of numerous factors becomes increasingly evident. One such critical relationship exists between water and soil. Water, the elixir of life, plays a pivotal role in nurturing soil health, while in turn, soil acts as a vital guardian...
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