Natural Resources Wales dry weather advice to farmers

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have prepared a dry weather advice document for farmers who are experiencing agricultural drought.

Agricultural drought is considered when a lack of rainfall and soil moisture has an impact on farming activities including crop failure, grass growth and animal welfare.

The advice includes sections on the following:

• Abstraction of Water
• Potential Alternative Sources Across Wales
• Licence Variations
• Section 57 Spray Irrigation Restrictions
• Sustainable Land Management
• Alternative Sources of Animal Bedding
• Avoiding Agricultural Pollution in Hot Weather

The advice document is available upon request by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by contacting your local FUW County Office.