Good drainage more important than ever

With very wet conditions over winter and spring, land that has been suffering from poor drainage, blocked outlets and poorly maintained ditches, has been more noticeable than ever.

Land drainage contractor Allan Collyer & Sons says a good drainage system helps to improve timely cultivations and drilling, and promotes good root structure, allowing crops to thrive not only in wet conditions, but also to tolerate drier spells.

Drainage by its very nature is long term – correctly designed and installed schemes can be expected to last 50 years or more, and improvements to soil structure and health can be felt as soon as the drains begin to work.

For advice on land drainage, ditch maintenance, or water storage, contact Allan Collyer & Sons. The company is a dynamic, family owned and run business operating from its base near Bungay, Suffolk.

It operates mainly in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex and was started by Allan Collyer in 1980 as an agricultural drainage contractor. His main ethos was quality and value for money and this still holds true for his two sons Chris and Colin who now run the company.

Some of Allan Collyer & Sons’ original customers still regularly employ the company to carry out work.

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