As climate change and droughts become increasingly pressing realities, water management has become a critical issue for farms. Farmers face unprecedented challenges, including dwindling water resources and increasing irrigation needs. Yet much of the rainwater that falls on farms is lost through runoff or evaporation. Recovering this precious resource helps strengthen the self-sufficiency and resilience of agricultural systems.
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Par Fleur Martin, Irrigazette
A Call for evidence in the Water sector accelerating digitalisation for better management and sustainability has been lauched by the European commission.
This digital action plan for the water sector, which is included in the Commission Work Programme for 2026, is one of the flagship initiatives under the European Water Resilience Strategy. It is foreseen for publication in Q4 2026.
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Par Justine Marrot, Alienor
DG Agriculture published on 1 June a study on climate change adaptation in agriculture in the EU, with a focus on water management.
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Par Justine Marrot, Alienor
The 26 International Congress of ICID & 77 International Executive Council (IEC) meeting to be held from 12 to 17 October 2026 in Marseille (host), France. The Congress focus on the upcoming issues that need to be addressed in irrigation, drainage and flood management. The Congress also provides a platform for reviewing a number of contentious issues concerning the future of irrigation water in relation to increasing demands for competitive uses of water.
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Par ICID
Founded in 1991, Golf Club Villa Carolina is located in Monferrato in northwestern Italy in Piedmont, a region characterised by gentle, rolling hills, plains, vineyards, orchards and forests. Approached along an avenue shaded by ancient chestnut trees, the clubhouse is the restored 18th century villa, originally a wedding gift for the noble Carolina of the Marquis Albrizzi.
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Par Rain Bird
With the intensification of extreme weather events, the issue of water resources is becoming a major challenge for the Provence region. The Canal de Provence has taken this issue very seriously by developing partnerships with organizations specializing in key Provençal crops, thereby providing personalized advice to many farmers on their farming practices and irrigation management—and the results speak for themselves.
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Par Fleur Martin, Irrigazette
