Author name: Affinity Water

Why we need to talk about water and the land it runs through

Water is central to sustainable farming, but too often, it’s the part we leave out. At Groundswell 2025, we set out to change that. As a water supplier working across some of the UK’s most environmentally sensitive landscapes, we were proud to join the event to share our work, listen to the farming community, and …

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Companion cropping in OSR appears to reduce herbicide losses to water

Affinity Water has been working with local farmer, Rob Fox, to investigate the role of companion cropping on improving water quality, soil health and crop protection. Direct Driller, delves into what they’ve found from the ongoing trials. Catchment areas in the UK are largely dominated by agricultural land, which makes collaboration between water companies like …

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