Sustainable Water Management
Natural Capital – CREW Natural Capital and River Basin Management Planning
In this episode, we are joined by Lorna Cole, Louise Bond and Alistair McVittie to discuss their collaboration on the newly published CREW report; Natural Capital and River Basin Management Planning, and what its findings could mean for the future of Scotland’s water environment and land use. We explore the report’s recommendations, including taking a…
Basic Farm Water Resilience Audit (Summer 2026)
A practical guide to building resilience to water scarcity and drought This document is a water resilience audit for Scottish farms – you can complete it online or it is available to download. It draws on regulatory guidance and other adaptation checklists (e.g. storage, irrigation, backup supply, and SEPA compliance considerations). This guide is designed to provide farmers with a useful first step, allowing them to get to…
Funding for Water Management – Plan Ahead and Avoid Summer Stress
Water scarcity can quickly turn into a major challenge during the summer months, affecting crops, livestock, and overall farm productivity. The good news? You can take steps now to reduce the risk and stress later. Planning ahead is key. Simple actions like reviewing your water storage capacity, checking irrigation systems, and assessing alternative water sources…
Rural Roundup – AECS & Water Scarcity
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson talk about the upcoming AECS deadline and the pressing issue of water scarcity. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. FAS Resources Water Scarcity – Farming and Water Scotland Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm…
The Benefits of Waterway Restoration for Farmers
Scotland’s salmon are currently in crisis. Since the 1970s the population has been in decline as this iconic species is slowly disappearing from the rivers they once called home.. As of December 2023, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed wild Atlantic salmon as endangered in Great Britain. But there is…