Contents tagged with water

Water infiltration test

15 March 2023

Water infiltration test

A drainpipe test is a simple way to measure infiltration of water into soil.

Working with partners to maximise use of organic materials

5 May 2022

Working with partners to maximise use of organic materials

The requirements for organic manure use on grassland and tillage land under the Farming Rules for Water have been clarified by new statutory guidance.

Soil health and water supply

13 October 2023

Soil health and water supply

Soil health and water supply is critical to managing the yield and quality of high-value crops.
Soil texture and water status

29 November 2024

Soil texture and water status

Moisture state is highly influenced by soil texture.
Soil pore network and infiltration

13 October 2023

Soil pore network and infiltration

Find out about soil pore network and infiltration.
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.
An assessment of the impact of Farming Rules for Water

22 July 2021

An assessment of the impact of Farming Rules for Water

The Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) were introduced in April 2018 to fulfil obligations on diffuse pollution under the Water Framework Directive, particularly in regard to reducing phosphorus (P) losses to water from agriculture.

Farming next to a watercourse used to extract drinking water

25 March 2021

Farming next to a watercourse used to extract drinking water

From rotation and cultivation to crop protection, Colin Chappell takes stock of all available information before taking final decisions.
Water for calves

28 February 2025

Water for calves

Find out how much water a calf needs.
Reducing water use in the supply chain

19 January 2022

Reducing water use in the supply chain

Reducing water use in the supply chain
Principles of soil management

14 May 2025

Principles of soil management

Learn about the fundamental soil health principles and how to manage the biological, chemical and physical condition of land.
Managing and treating mastitis

16 October 2020

Managing and treating mastitis

How incidences of mastitis have been reduced at Hillhead of Covington

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