Hidden threats to soil revealed in sewage sludge research
Latest research from The James Hutton Institute suggests that hidden threats from the agricultural use of contaminated sewage sludge could be contributing to already...
Successful pesticide amnesty helps protect natural water quality across Devon and Cornwall
Over 840 litres of harmful pesticides and chemicals from farms across Devon and Cornwall were safely collected and disposed of last year to help...
OEP launches investigation into lawfulness of government guidance on water pollution from agriculture
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into the government’s Statutory Guidance on applying the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW).
These regulations...
Christine Snell to join Water Resources West as agriculture representative
Water Resources West has announced Christine Snell is joining its CEO group to represent the interests of agriculture, horticulture and other sectors which abstract...
Government to announce reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities
The government is bolstering England’s resilience to flooding through additional financial support to farmers and rural communities, as well as refreshing its approach to...
United Utilities streamlines deliveries of biosolids with Podfather
United Utilities is using Podfather logistics software to manage the delivery of biosolids to thousands of farms across the north-west.
Using Podfather, United Utilities...
Dr Magdalena Szczykulska, UKCEH, discusses the findings of a new study which shows that extreme soil moisture droughts are expected to occur more frequently
In this Water Vlog, Phil Alsop, Editor of Water Magazine, talks with Dr Magdalena Szczykulska, Hydro-Climate Modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH),...
Frequency and duration of soil moisture droughts set to increase under climate change
A new study from UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) scientists shows that extreme soil moisture droughts in the UK – those lasting 90...
National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather following wettest 12 months in England since 1836
The changing climate means we will see more extreme weather in the coming years, the National Drought Group heard at its latest meeting yesterday...
Environmental Standards Scotland says Scotland’s soils should be protected in law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.
A report published by ESS, The Risks to...
Long Preston Floodplain project celebrates conservation milestone
Nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland, lies the Long Preston floodplain, a unique wetland area – important for farming, rich in...
Chearsley Wetland – a thriving new habitat on River Thame
Chearsley Wetland recently marked its two-year anniversary, which has seen the site transformed into a shining example of how farming and wildlife can work...
Carolyn Cadman, Director of Natural Resources at South West Water, says collaboration is key to protecting water quality across the region
World Water Week takes place every year at the end of August and for 2024, a key theme is collaboration and the need for...
Farmer given suspended prison sentence for persistently allowing slurry to pollute stream
A farmer from Somerset has been given 14 weeks in prison suspended for a year and ordered to pay £10,000 costs after he persistently...
Breakthrough RO technology gives huge boost to water treatment sustainability
For more than half a century, reverse osmosis has been recognised as the ultimate water treatment process. The latest generation of membranes reject not...
Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources
Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund...
Giant lift irrigation project to benefit from Thordon’s shaft seal expertise
Canada’s Thordon Bearings is playing a vital role in providing water to arid regions, with the installation of axial shaft seals and filtration systems...
New multi-million pound action plan launched to protect the River Wye
On Friday 12th April, Farming Minister Mark Spencer announced a new plan to better protect and preserve the River Wye for future generations, including...
Hazards of growing high-risk crops in South-West England
The Environment Agency has launched a campaign to highlight the risks of growing high-risk crops, which can lead to pollution and flooding, in the...
North projects awarded funding to improve lowland peat soils
The government has announced the recipients of awards to improve lowland peat soils, including over £1.3m to projects across the North.
Peatlands are our largest...
Agriculture and pharma key to solving micropollutants
In the face of growing public concern about the presence of micropollutants in water and wastewater, Dr Pablo Campo Moreno, senior lecturer in applied...
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