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Nature Wetlands, both natural and constructed have a fantastic ability to cleanse water through physical, chemical and biological processes. The projects are using plants and trees, like willow, miscanthus, comfrey and nettles, which have a proven ability to cleanse dirty water. The approach when designing the water treatment systems is based on harnessing the Ecosystems already present ability to uptake nutrients and contaminants. The system has been designed to give nature the best possible chance by maximising the retention time of water in the swales by, creating a very slight fall, using check dams and maximising vegetative cover throughout the swales.

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Advice on ways to manage water on the farm

Dirty water from farms can seem insignificant, but it is a pollutant with a high pollution potential and should be managed accordingly. There are many sources of dirty water around farms which can reach watercourses or groundwater. Rainfall falling onto farmyards, muck middens, silos and handling or feeding areas will collect nutrients and bacteria so must be collected and stored. Given the Nitrogen Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) status of much of the UK, this puts slurry storage capacity under further pressure.

By diverting lightly contaminated water to nature based management systems this can seriously reduce the volume of water to be stored on farm.

If you feel you could benefit from a similar system please get in touch!

Visit a farm to see water management in action

Each farm is unique and so faces unique challenges. Each system designed is bespoke to each farm to meet their needs and suit their farm type and layout, minimising the use of productive land while still implementing an effective system.

Scientists and landowners have worked together to devise and implement these systems to deal with each farm's problem. As part of the project we will run open days at each site, allowing the public to see the system in action and find out a bit more about each solution! Keep an eye out for upcoming dates and follow us on Facebook to keep up to date!

Match researchers and innovators to farmers to test new ideas

Agriculture is arguably facing it’s greatest ever challenge. Sustainably producing enough food to feed the rapidly growing global population.

Current practice is simply not sustainable enough to increase production, lower our carbon footprint and protect habitats and biodiversity.

Agriculture is one of the key industries where changes must be implemented in order to create a sustainable future for the next generations. All this can only be realised through innovation. If you are an innovator with a product or idea which needs in field testing please get in touch. We can link you up with a like minded land owner to put your idea into practice on farm. We have a working relationship with local farmers and can provide the link you need to see your idea in practice. This link is essential for the translation of agricultural innovation into commercial success.

By diverting lightly contaminated water to nature based management systems this can seriously reduce the volume of water to be stored on farm.

If you feel you could benefit from a similar system please get in touch!

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