# RDE 373 - Farming at higher water tables on peat

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Defra](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [RSK ADAS Limited](/contract-winners/rsk-adas/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £34,448
- Tender value: £34,448
- Award date: 31 January 2024
- Published: 1 February 2024
- Contract start: 5 February 2024
- Contract end: 31 May 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 9ac9860e-723e-4514-9a24-ba66def519ab-719473
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66e613bc-09c8-4e0d-8254-4642d9606d97

## Description

The purpose of this research is to identify acceptable levels of raised water tables in peat without compromising crop yield and livestock welfare\. Research questions • In lowland peat used for arable agriculture and horticulture, what is the potential threshold for raising the water table without reducing crop yields for different crops? • In lowland peat used for pasture, what is the potential threshold for raising the water table without reducing livestock production and welfare? How does this differ by livestock type? • What mitigation measures exist or could be developed to allow raising the water table without negative impacts on yield and welfare? The contract was awarded by DEFRA\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac9860e-723e-4514-9a24-ba66def519ab-719473)