Water storage facilities on farm

Implementation

Mid term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Continental
Continental

Weather event addressed

Drought
All

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
All crops

Description of the measure

Building of water storages for water from runoff, roofs, drainage systems, storms or the construction of wells

Comments on sustainability

Positive effect on water resources if the water storage is filled with runoff water or water from storms. If ponds are constructed on farms, these can become a biotope for flora and fauna. The soil life and soil structure also profit from the watering. There is a high economic investment for the building of a pond or well, but this leads to stable yields during drought events so there is a return of investment.