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Field drainage: A glossary of terms

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2024

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Summary

This AHDB knowledge resource provides a technical reference glossary standardising terminology and definitions for field drainage engineering in United Kingdom agriculture. Rather than reporting empirical findings, it functions as a communication standard designed to improve consistency and precision among farming practitioners, regulators, and technical advisers working in soil and water management. The glossary supports clearer mutual understanding of drainage practice across the sector.

Regional applicability

This resource is directly applicable to United Kingdom farming practice and policy. It reflects UK soil and hydrological conditions, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards, and would be most directly used by UK-based practitioners.

Key measures

Not applicable — this is a terminology resource rather than an empirical study

Outcomes reported

This resource compiles and defines technical terminology used in field drainage engineering and practice. It serves as a reference standard to improve consistency in communication among farming practitioners, regulators, and technical advisers.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil health assessment & monitoring
Study type
Guideline
Study design
Glossary / Reference guide
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Other
Catalogue ID
IRmqf5pv7i-9c7725

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