Rethinking Tile Drainage: A Shift to Data-Driven Water Management for Farmers

Ontario farmers rely on tile drainage to manage stormwater and improve productivity on cropland. But as pressure mounts on agriculture from population growth, climate-driven water scarcity and a general strain on food systems, University of Guelph researcher Dr. David McCarthy believes it’s time to rethink agricultural drainage, with the goal of collecting and treating rainwater effectively while protecting the environment. Read the story: Rethinking Tile Drainage: A Shift to Data-Driven Water Management for Farmers.