Maintain equipment - regularly check the condition of your pumps, mains and hydrants and repair worn items such as seals

Reduce leaks in irrigation equipment

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Best Practice Guidance:

• Environment Agency (2007) Waterwise on the Farm (Version 2). Environment Agency, Defra, NFU and LEAF. March 2007
• Defra (2006) Saving money by reducing waste. Waste minimisation manual: a practical guide for farmers and growers. PB 11674

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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