New water management tool will help farmers boost production

The Water Management Tool developed by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) will encourage farmers to make every drop of water count.

Split into seven sections, it looks at better distribution and monitoring, improved irrigation, more efficient washing systems, protecting water quality, recycling and reuse. Using the tool, farmers will be able to better understand how to increase their efficiency and, in turn, make significant savings on their water bills.

At the launch, Farming Minister Jim Paice said improved water use and efficiency was essential for farmers to meet the challenge of producing

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