Summary
This 2019 AHDB industry report provides a snapshot of UK farmer responses to water scarcity and drought, documenting adoption of water-efficient management strategies across farming systems. As a practitioner-focused publication rather than peer-reviewed research, it offers evidence of adaptive practice change driven by dry weather, though methodological rigour and quantitative validation are not detailed. The findings suggest water stress may serve as a driver for uptake of water-conserving agronomy in UK farming contexts.
Regional applicability
This report is directly applicable to United Kingdom agriculture, being an AHDB publication capturing contemporary UK farmer practice during the 2019 drought period. It reflects actual adaptive responses within UK farming systems and has immediate relevance to UK agricultural policy and extension advice.
Key measures
Adoption rates and types of water-efficient farming practices; farmer perceptions of drought impact and adaptation strategies
Outcomes reported
The report documents farmer adoption of water-efficient management strategies in response to dry weather and drought conditions. It captures real-world adaptive practice changes across UK farming systems.
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