Defra has announced £47 million in new funding to protect England's iconic peatlands which will help to reduce carbon emissions, better protect rural communities from the risks of wildfire and flooding, support nature recovery and local economies.

A trial run by South East Water in Hampshire has used soil data to better understand timing and drivers of nitrate risk in order to inform targeted, evidence-led crop management. This could help reduce the amount of fertiliser wasted and leaching into waterways and groundwater benefitting both farmers and water companies.

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take to improve water quality, address the challenges in Lough Neagh and tackle blue green algae (BGA).

Affinity Water is the headline sponsor for the seventh consecutive year at Groundswell 2024, emphasising the critical connection between healthy soils and water quality.

Affinity Water has been working with local farmer, Rob Fox, to investigate the role of companion cropping on improving water quality, soil health and crop protection – and companion cropping in oilseed rape (OSR) appears to reduce herbicide losses to water.

Anglian Water is working with farmers from across the region to identify and support healthy soils for the benefit of future cropping, the environment and protection of drinking water sources.