Irrigation and Water Resources

Irrigation and Water Resources

As water resources become more unpredictable, and demands increase, the NFU has responded with a wealth of supply management information.

'New authorisations' application deadline extended for 'previously exempt' abstractions

What's in store for water in 2020?

NFU issues water bill advice to members as complaints soar

Water supply problems? A guide for livestock farms

Farmer road test for weather monitoring and forecasting 'decision tools'

Defra plans for switching abstraction licences to permits

Seeking member views on online abstraction service

Tell us about the costs of irrigation pump eel screening

Government group prepares for potential impact of dry winter in the east

NFU reaction to Environment Bill's proposed squeeze on abstraction rights

NFU position on Defra reservoir safety review

Cross compliance and water abstraction

Defra consultation on measures to reduce personal water use

Environment Agency announces six new priority catchments

Planning for Water in Agriculture workshop

New rules on water use for wetlands

Early reservoir-filling opportunities announced

Time running out to protect historic abstraction rights in previously 'exempt areas'

Growing concerns in the East as groundwater levels fall

Application window to close soon on trickle irrigation licensing