The 26th Congress of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (CIID) was held from October 12 to 17, 2026, in Marseille. Organized by the association Eau, Agriculture et Territoires (EAT), the French national committee of the CIID, it brought together approximately 1,000 participants to address a central question: how can food production be increased with water resources that are becoming scarcer, more variable, and more vulnerable?
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Filtration is essential for protecting all micro-irrigation systems. Efficient filtration is crucial for the longevity of the irrigation system and for maintaining long-term performance, as it prevents contaminants in the irrigation water from clogging emitters (drip emitters, spray nozzles, micro-sprinklers) and accessories.
When it comes to choosing the right filtration system, it’s a matter of making the right choice from the wide range of options available.
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On 14 October, the European Commission presented the EU Water Resilience Investment Accelerator by Green Assist (advisory initiative under InvestEU, funded by the LIFE programme). The accelerator will support 20 innovative pilot projects on natural water retention, clean water and water efficiency. It will bring together investors, solution providers and sectors facing water-related challenges, inspiring similar action across the EU.
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At the 26th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID 2026), held in Marseille from October 12–17 and bringing together more than 1,000 irrigation and drainage specialists from around the world, Société du Canal de Provence (SCP) unveiled Future Hydro, an ambitious initiative designed to transform existing water distribution networks into intelligent systems capable of anticipating demand, optimizing water transfers, and reducing energy consumption. The ultimate goal is to strengthen regional resilience to climate change.
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For most of the 20th century, water management followed a simple logic: extract, treat, use, discharge. A linear model built on the assumption that freshwater was abundant, affordable, and reliably available.
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On September 28–29, 2026, the European Irrigation Association (EIA) brought together irrigation professionals, European policymakers, financial institutions and environmental organisations in Brussels to discuss the industry's future and its contribution to Europe's Water Resilience Strategy.
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