Farming and Water

Questions for the Future

SOAS, London

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How water is managed is becoming an increasingly important issue for discussion amongst politicians as well as the water and agricultural industries. Population growth, climate change impacts, the tightening of regulation to achieve sustainable management and the current drought are increasing the pressure and competition for available water resources. Many water and farming issues are long standing and clearly require more integrated solutions that meet the needs of society and farmers; we can't afford to continue the silo thinking. This conference takes an in depth look at the key farming and water issues.

Seven questions have been identified to focus the discussion:

• Water Resources: What are the current water needs of the agricultural and horticultural sector, and how can they be met in the short and long term?
• Water Quality: How do we best deliver the tools?
• Integration: What is the combined and cumulative impact of flooding and water resource policies on the capacity to produce food in England and Wales (NFU)
• Is paying farmers to deliver appropriate ecosystem goods and services the way forward.
• What part is developing policy to play in farming and water issues? What drivers and incentives should be used?
• Needs, advice and incentives to farmers? Getting nowhere fast?
• Can we develop an integrated view?

WSKTN Sponsored Places: There are a limited number of sponsored (no charge) places to this event for research scientists from higher education establishments and research institutes. Should you wish to be considered in this category could you send through the completed booking form.

Contact Bob Earll or book via the CMS website