Paris, April 2026 - Launched in March 2023, France’s national Water Plan now reaches a critical milestone. Designed as a structural response to growing water scarcity, it rests on three pillars: reducing consumption, improving supply, and protecting water quality. Three years on, all measures have been initiated and 77% have already been implemented. Yet behind this progress lies a persistent challenge: climate change is intensifying pressure on water resources, forcing faster and deeper transformations.
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Water scarcity is becoming one of the biggest challenges for fruit growers across Europe. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall and increasing pressure on water resources are forcing producers to rethink how they irrigate their orchards.
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Par FruitCREWS
Bordering London’s largest Royal Park and just nine miles from the centre of the capital, The Richmond Golf Club’s beautiful parkland course affords members and visitors the opportunity to escape the rat race and enjoy a tranquil oasis. Founded in 1891, its proximity to the city fostered both Royal and Government connections.
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A landmark underground micro-irrigation system has been deployed across roughly 330 hectares in Mezőfalva, Hungary. Subsurface irrigation projects of such scale are a rarity not only in Hungary but across Europe. The innovative solution is expected to save up to 30–50% of water compared to conventional irrigation methods.
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Par Pipelife
Increasingly frequent frosts are putting crops at risk. Discover anti-frost systems, how they work, and the results they offer in the field.
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Par Rivulis
Following the success of our 2025 Irrigation Forums, the European Irrigation Association (EIA) is pleased to invite you to the next edition of this flagship event, taking place virtually on 24 April 2026. from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This edition of the forum will focus on one of the most transformative forces in modern agriculture: Artificial Intelligence in Irrigation. As water scarcity intensifies and climate variability increases, AI-driven solutions are rapidly reshaping how irrigation is managed – enhancing efficiency, precision, and sustainability across the sector.
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Par Daria Fontana, EIA
