Water Management on Your Farm: Irrigation

As climate conditions continue to change the sustainable management of water on farm is of great concern for many land managers around Scotland. From unprecedented wet weather to drought conditions, farms need to become resilient to ensure that they can try to minimise the impact of these changing weather patterns on land.

As weather patterns are predicted to change with drier summers and wetter winters, are you prepared for water shortages? By introducing technology, making small changes or looking to alternative options farms can enhance water availability and quality on farm. Learn more about mitigating and enhancing your water resource on farm by clicking download.

Related FAS Resources

Water Management on Your Farm: Rainwater Harvesting | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Water Management on Your Farm: Resilience | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Water Management for Your Farm: Slowing the Flow | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Resilient Technology Options for Water Management on Farm | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Other Related Resources

SEPA (2022) The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended): A Practical Guide

SEPA (2013) Supporting Guidance (WAT-SG-70): Sector-specific Guidance: Agriculture

SEPA (2020) Scotland’s National Water Scarcity Plan

SEPA (2022) Water Scarcity: Weekly Report

UK Irrigation Association (2022) Resource Booklets