Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping irrigation management across Europe. Machine learning algorithms, satellite-based remote sensing, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor can save water consumption by 20-40% without compromising yield [1]. These approaches can be used in greenhouse, field crops as well as in urban landscaping. However, lack of data, fragmented sensors, inadequate digital skills among farmers, high initial installation costs and policy inconsistency, continue to hinder the process.
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Par Fahad Amjad , Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, , Pakistan Muhammad Zain, Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bonn, Germany
At Kenya's Ahero Irrigation Scheme, low irrigation efficiency increases nutrient and sediment runoff into the Lake Victoria . This raises risks of eutrophication in the lake. To enhance water management, the adoption of intermittent flooding and lining canals are practices taken into consideration. Water losses, protection of downstream water quality, and support for sustainable agriculture across the basin are some of the benefits gotten from these practices. Further several options related to the use of pressurized irrigation are explored in regards to their water use efficiency.
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Par Morphine Mapesa Odero, Université de Debrecen, Master en ingénierie de la gestion environnementale agricole
A French manufacturer of technical PVC pipes since 1957, TRICOFLEX (EXEL Industries Group, €38.2 million in revenue, 174 employees) is accelerating the transformation of its manufacturing infrastructure with a roadmap through 2030 centered on three key priorities: resource management and material competitiveness, industrial performance through AI and automation, and
disruptive innovation.
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Although the directive does not directly regulate irrigation technologies or impose environmental performance requirements on irrigation equipment, it does affect the sector in terms of marketing, communication, and environmental claims made to consumers. Manufacturers and distributors of irrigation equipment will need to ensure that all environmental claims are accurate, substantiated, and specific.
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Par Justine Marrot, Alienor
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
