Thinking about an irrigation reservoir? (2mb)

A new guide to planning, designing, constructing and commissioning a water storage

 reservoir. This publication forms part of a project funded by the Environment Agency and was implemented

by Cranfield University.

Climate change impacts on water for horticulture  (3mb)

Climate change threatens to reduce the reliability of water supplies for horticultural production. This guide describes how it might impact on irrigation water use and the range of adaptation options available to growers.

This publication forms part of a project funded by the Environment Agency and was implemented by Cranfield University. The EA project manager was Ruth Meek  (ruth.meek[at] environment-agency.gov.uk

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A strategy for irrigation in eastern England to ensure that agriculture receives a fair share of water resources and uses it in a sustainable and efficient manner

This publication forms part of a project funded by EEDA, the European Social Fund, and the Environment Agency to develop a water management strategy for agri-business in Eastern England.  The project was implemented by Cranfield University in association with the NFU, and RTCS Ltd and supported by the UKIA

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Does switching from rainguns to booms, sprinklers or trickle irrigation make sense? Does it save water, energy and money - fact or fiction? this booklet will guide you through the issues - what is driving change, the costs of the different systems and the experiences of farmers who are already using these systems on their farms.

This publication forms part of a project funded by Natural England and implemented by Cranfield University. The Natural England project manager was Sarah Fraser (sarah.fraser[at]naturalengland.org.uk).