Making wetter farming a reality

Wetter farming is the process of raising the water table on drained farmland and growing crops which thrive in these conditions. The aim of wetter farming practices is to reduce the carbon emissions from drained land, whilst keeping it financially viable for the farmer or landowner. However there are a number of practical and policy considerations that need to be taken into account when thinking about implementing wetter farming.
This animation introduces some of the considerations that need to be taken if you are thinking about wetter farming.
For an introduction to wetter farming check out our other animation - What is wetter farming? - at • What is wetter farming?
This work has been funded by the Environment Agency.