Water and Drainage Management
Water and Drainage Management Water and Drainage Management Background Consult soils report when assessing lands for improved drainage Site visit Laboratory analysis Recommendations when considering a drainage project Follow-up monitoring of drained fields Background Improving drainage on agricultural land not only enhances crop production but also has a role in soil conservation. Agricultural drainage improvement can help reduce year-to-year variability in crop yield, which helps reduce the risks associated with crop production. Improved field access through enhanced drainage also extends the crop production season and reduces damage to equipment and soil that can occur under wet conditions. Maintaining existing agricultural improvements and improving the drainage on wet agricultural soils presently in agricultural production helps minimize the need for producers to convert additional land to agricultural production. The main objective of agricultural drainage is to