Major Water Survey Launched

Welsh farmers and growers are to be surveyed on how much water they use, what they do to conserve it and how they could be affected by climate change.

NFU Cymru is launching its Water Survey at today’s Monmouthshire Show, to get an up-to-date picture of water use on farm.

It is hoped the results of the survey can be used to highlight what is being done by British farmers to keep rivers and streams flowing, show how much water they use and expose any hopes or fears they have towards future water security.

NFU Cymru Monmouthshire Chairman, Colin Phillips said, ’We want to know how much water you use, where it comes from, how you get it, what you do with it and if you’ve got enough. We want to know how your water habits have changed since our last survey five years ago, what your plans are for the future and about any concerns you have or barriers that are hindering your water use.’

Although the survey is aimed primarily at the NFU’s 55,000 members across England and Wales, the NFU is encouraging the wider industry to take part. All completed questionnaires will be entered into a draw and three lucky participants will win luxury hotel stays.