Could water capture help solve irrigation crisis?
Technology solutions to the irrigation crisis are up for discussion at an event on innovation in water and agriculture, hosted by AgriTechE.
The Felixstowe Hydrocycle is one of the projects that will be put under the spotlight at the event at Cranfield University on 8 February.
The Felixstowe Peninsular is one of the driest areas of the country, yet every year thousands of tonnes of fresh water are pumped away into the River Deben.
A collaborative project called the Felixstowe Hydocycle has been set up by farmers to reclaim the water, storing it in artificial aquifers to supply summer irrigation. It offers potential for sustainable consumption while protecting the fragile wetlands.
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