Episode Synopsis "4: Managing water on the steading"
In this episode Pete wright from SEPA discusses the importance of managing water on the steading with Dr Bill Crooks, soils and drainage specialist from SAC consulting. Bill talks about the importance of having the right management and procedures in place so that you reduce the risk of pollution from the steading but also reduce the amount of unwanted water finding its way into storage systems. The financial and time benefits of a good system are discussed highlighting many actions that can be taken right away to make your business more financially sustainable and resilient to a changing climate.
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