#56 - Loyal To The Soil

Mike & Karen are joined by Richard Reynolds, Senior Agronomy Advisor at Anglian Water, for an enlightening discussion about the relationship between farming and water efficiency. Digging deep into the increasing need for water to be managed in a more holistic way to protect our supply and food production.

 

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Timestamps 

 

0:00 - Introduction and hellos 

6:30 - What even is agronomy anyways? 

9:16 - Why are water companies hiring people to speak to farmers? 

13:37 - The successful projects Richard has worked on 

19:35 - The impact of the last few years of extreme rainfall events 

26:41 - Longer term plans going forward 

27:30 - New opportunities working with local communities  

31:15 - Pollution confusion issues in farming 

34:30 - Richard's own personal water use 

37:00 - Final thoughts and farewell