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New Solar Farm Providing Green Energy for Poultry Business

William Morfoot Ltd has recently completed another specialist infrastructure project for a long-standing client in Norfolk, helping to deliver a new 2.4MW solar farm and battery storage installation for an innovative mixed farming business. The

Autumn Land Drainage in the Fens

With harvest cleared and the ground in good condition, our teams are on site in the Fens this autumn installing new land drainage for a landowner who has decided to deal with a long-standing problem

Hornsea 3 Land Drainage Programme Reaches Completion

William Morfoot Ltd has recently completed its post-construction land drainage programme on the Hornsea 3 onshore cable route, bringing to a close almost four years of involvement in the what will be the largest offshore

From Drought to Downpours – Why Land Drainage Matters More Than Ever

After one of the driest and hottest summers on record, the rain has finally returned. During recent days, storms have delivered the first really significant rainfall seen across many parts of England for several months.

Weather Extremes Reinforce the Long-Term Value of Land Drainage

The photographs accompanying this article were taken from our projects being delivered in Eastern England in mid-August 2026, following a prolonged period with virtually no discernible rainfall. The exceptionally dry conditions have been plain to

Bedfordshire wetland creation delivers remarkable results after just one year

A Bedfordshire wetland creation scheme delivered by William Morfoot Ltd is already improving water quality and supporting a growing range of plants, insects and wetland birds.

Targeted Drainage Investment Delivers Outstanding Oilseed Rape Yield in Challenging 2026 Season

Targeted land drainage on a Norfolk estate has delivered its highest oilseed rape yield of 2026—4.7 t/ha—despite one of the driest growing seasons on record, showing how well-designed drainage boosts crop resilience even in dry

Innovative Drainage System Delivers Double Benefit as Harvest Approaches

With harvest days away, William Morfoot Ltd shows how the same drainage pipes that remove excess water can reverse to irrigate crops from below.

Successful Two Days at Cereals 2026 in the Cotswolds

William Morfoot Ltd enjoyed a successful Cereals 2026, meeting farmers, contractors and industry professionals, discussing land drainage, water management and environmental projects, while reconnecting with customers old and new.

William Morfoot Ltd Achieves Constructionline Gold Accreditation

William Morfoot Ltd has achieved Constructionline Gold Accreditation, adding to its portfolio of industry-recognised approvals and reinforcing the company's commitment to excellence, compliance and the highest professional standards across all areas of its operations.

William Morfoot Ltd Invests in Publicly Accessible Defibrillator

William Morfoot Ltd has installed a publicly accessible defibrillator at its premises, providing vital emergency equipment for employees, local businesses and the wider community.

Welcome Rain Arrives Across the UK – But Is It Too Little, Too Late for Many Crops?

Much-needed rain has arrived across the UK after months of drought, but for many crops already under stress, growers fear it may be too little, too late.