Episode Synopsis "8: Managing Water on Farm - From Drought to Flooding."

Scotland's climate is changing and with that we are observing and experiencing changes to water availability on farm. From drought to extreme flooding this podcast discusses trends and on the ground experience farmers have faced during these events. Looking at ways farmers can prepare and help mitigate changing weather patterns so make their business more resilient.  Supporting information: Farming Water Scotland: Managing Water on Your Farm https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/managing-water-on-your-farm/ SEPA Water Scarcity Homepage https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/water-scarcity/ Farm Advisory Service: Water Management https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/ Farm Advisory Service: Rainwater Harvesting Guidance Note https://www.fas.scot/publication/resilient-technology-options-for-water-management-on-farm/  Farm Advisory Service: Rainwater Harvesting Video - Farmer Experience https://www.fas.scot/publication/water-management-on-your-farm-rainwater-harvesting/ Farm Advisory Service: Right Tree in the Right Place Video https://youtu.be/LJaDmC1nqBI Farm Advisory Service: 3D buffer strips https://www.fas.scot/article/3d-buffer-zones/ Farm Advisory Service: Water Margins https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/water-margins-2/ Farm Advisory Service: Extreme Flooding-What can you do Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrEm8QmCBXg

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