Contents tagged with drainage

Field drainage: A glossary of terms

22 March 2024

Field drainage: A glossary of terms

A list of common field drainage terms and definitions.
Field drainage: Designers, contractors and the law

22 March 2024

Field drainage: Designers, contractors and the law

Find out who you need to work with to design a new drainage system or maintain an existing system.
Field drainage: Renewal and installation

15 July 2024

Field drainage: Renewal and installation

An overview of the technical factors to consider when designing a new drainage system.
Field drainage: Maintenance and repairs

22 March 2024

Field drainage: Maintenance and repairs

Ditches, outfalls and pipes require regular maintenance to be effective.
Field drainage: Use of mole drains

28 January 2026

Field drainage: Use of mole drains

Learn about mole drains and how to use them.
Field drainage: The importance of soil health

28 January 2026

Field drainage: The importance of soil health

Maintaining good soil health may help you avoid costly capital investments.
Field drainage: Environmental impact assessments

30 January 2026

Field drainage: Environmental impact assessments

Learn about the environmental considerations associated with field drainage.
Field drainage: When to invest in field drainage

22 March 2024

Field drainage: When to invest in field drainage

Learn how to match your drainage investment to your cropping system.
Field drainage: The signs of good and bad field drainage

13 June 2025

Field drainage: The signs of good and bad field drainage

Discover how to spot poor drainage before it becomes harder to manage.
Field drainage: How to map field drainage systems

22 March 2024

Field drainage: How to map field drainage systems

Learn how to read or create your own drainage plan.
Field drainage: Benefits and costs to farm businesses

22 March 2024

Field drainage: Benefits and costs to farm businesses

Learn about the potential benefits of field drainage and installation costs.
Water and soils

16 June 2025

Water and soils

Soil constantly wets and dries in response to numerous factors, such as rainfall, evaporation and plant transpiration.

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