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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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Par Tricolflex

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

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