Editorial: What can we expect from 2022 as we approach the cold grey days of winter?

It cannot possibly be worse than 2021, with its catalogue of natural disasters: storms, floods, forest fires, not to mention the Covid-19 pandemic, with all its restrictions and anxieties.

It cannot possibly be worse than 2021, with its catalogue of natural disasters: storms, floods, forest fires, not to mention the Covid-19 pandemic, with all its restrictions and anxieties.

Although, our industry is not faring too badly, the time is up for those who want to adopt an insular approach: it has now become essential to start investing in the wider world and this also applies to the professionals of the irrigation industry understand this very well. A new generation of entrepreneurs is leading the way and the future lies in opening up a window to the world and innovation. In this edition you will find the new products on display at the trade fairs (EIMA and IA).

Therefore, while embracing the notions of sustainable development, technology and digital functionality, we take this opportunity to wish you a successful and prosperous 2022.