Summary
This 2026 AHDB workshop convened UK farming practitioners and policymakers to examine land drainage infrastructure as a climate adaptation measure. The event identified significant misalignments between current on-farm drainage management and existing regulatory frameworks, suggesting that policy guidance and practice recommendations require updating to reflect changing precipitation patterns and soil moisture dynamics in response to climate change.
Regional applicability
This workshop was conducted in the United Kingdom and directly addresses UK farming conditions, regulatory structures, and policy development. The findings are immediately applicable to UK agricultural policy and on-farm practice guidance, particularly for regions experiencing altered precipitation and waterlogging risks.
Key measures
Qualitative assessment of drainage management practices; regulatory framework gaps; policy recommendations
Outcomes reported
The workshop examined land drainage as a climate adaptation strategy and identified gaps between current on-farm drainage practices and regulatory frameworks. Findings were intended to inform agricultural policy development and practice guidance in response to changing precipitation and soil moisture regimes.
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