Protecting water quality as a dairy farmer

Our livestream direct from farm shares how the Dutch have exploited the win-wins from their increased environmental regulation and how similar solutions could be applied in the UK in relation to water quality.

You willl see footage direct from a visit to the Netherlands, and Hampshire dairy farmer Jamie Butler, who was part of the visit, shares his thoughts, alongside a panel of experts who will explore current regulations, practical mitigation strategies and groundbreaking research from Harper Adams University on reducing phosphate contamination.

If you are watching live, you can submit live questions to the panel via https://pollev.com/ahdb (no sign-up is required and you can be anonymous).

If you would like to find out more about reducing phosphate losses and protecting soil and water health, we have a number of relevant resources:

• Dealing with phosphorous the Dutch way
• Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)
• Reduction in diffuse phosphorus loss from dairy farms
• Outdoor straw pads
• Phosphorus: challenges for the water environment (GOV.UK)

Make sure you register for our second livestream on 27 March about protecting air quality.