Why Rainwater Harvesting is the Future of British Farming
What an incredible experience LAMMA 2026 turned out to be!
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking with a huge number of visitors—farmers, growers, contractors, and landowners—and the energy around sustainability was truly inspiring.
If there was one "hero" topic that dominated our conversations this year, it was rainwater harvesting.
The growing need for water resilience
With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and the mounting pressure on mains water supplies, the agricultural community is at a turning point. We are moving away from seeing rainwater as something to simply drain away, and instead, we are viewing it as a precious resource to be captured and utilised.
Rainwater harvesting isn't just about being "green"—it’s about business resilience. By collecting and storing what falls from the sky, farmers can reduce their reliance on expensive mains water, mitigate the impact of summer droughts, and create a self-sustaining water cycle for their land. From time to time, government rainwater harvesting grants — including schemes like the RP16 Rainwater Goods Grant — may become available, so customers are encouraged to keep an eye out, as they are not currently open.
A tank for every task: 10L to 20,000L
A major highlight for visitors at our stand was the sheer versatility of our range. We spoke with everyone from smallholders needing a few litres for a workshop to industrial-scale contractors looking to overhaul their site’s water management.
We’ve designed our range to be flexible enough for any application:
· 10L–500L: Compact and convenient solutions designed for workshops, sheds, and micro-collection points, including everyday household use.
· 500L–5000L: Our versatile workhorse range, built to handle everyday farm demands — from livestock hydration to equipment washdowns and targeted irrigation.
· 10,000L – 20,000L: Industrial-grade tanks for whole-site harvesting and high-volume agricultural use, perfect for fast, efficient sprayer refills.
Seeing the scale of these tanks in person really brought home the potential for significant water storage on-site.
Sustainability made affordable
At Techneat, we believe that sustainable water management should be accessible to everyone, regardless of the scale of their operation. We’ve worked hard to keep our pricing competitive, ensuring that the ROI on a harvesting system makes sense for your bottom line.
To add even more value, we are currently offering free delivery within 100 miles of our postcode (CB6 1SE) on our Rainwater Tanks Range. This covers a massive portion of our region, helping you save on logistics while you invest in the long-term resilience of your farm.
Looking Ahead
LAMMA 2026 reaffirmed what we already knew: the future of farming is smart, sustainable, and resource-efficient.
To everyone who stopped by with questions, ideas, and enthusiasm—thank you. Your feedback is what makes these events so worthwhile. If we didn’t get a chance to speak in depth, or if you’d like a follow-up quote or a detailed specification sheet for your specific site, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Let’s make 2026 the year we stop letting free water run to waste.
About the author
Rui Santos
Business Development Manager