2026 conference: Farming the future: Getting the best from available water resources
Presentations and people
UKIA conference March 2026
Farming the future:
Getting the best from available water resources
Water for agriculture is under more pressure than ever — but it’s not all gloom and doom. With limited new water available, this year’s focus is on making better use of what we already have.
We explore technical options: on-farm storage, smarter water resource management, rainwater harvesting, precision irrigation, and managed aquifer recharge.
Hear how management approaches can secure and share water resources by forming Water Abstractor Groups and connecting abstractors with Regional Water Resource Groups to ensure agriculture is included in water resources planning, thereby supporting integrated water resources planning.
At the policy level, the new government’s White Paper on water resources is now available following the
independent Cunliffe Water Commission’s recommendations, signalling renewed attention to the sector.
This conference brings together farmers, researchers, and water managers to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and explore practical ways to build resilience, reduce waste, and secure reliable future water.
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