EIA Featured in CULTIVEAU Podcast on Europe’s Agricultural and Irrigation Transformation
The European Irrigation Association (EIA) was recently featured in a new episode of the Growing Together podcast series produced by CULTIVEAU, focusing on the ongoing transformation of European agriculture, sustainability requirements, and the future role of irrigation within evolving EU policy frameworks.
The episode features Bruno Molle, Executive Advisor of the EIA and former researcher at INRAE, who brings more than 35 years of expertise in irrigation and agricultural water management.
The discussion explores how European initiatives such as EU taxonomy, ESG standards, green financing mechanisms, and sustainability assessment tools are reshaping expectations across the agricultural sector. Increasingly, irrigation systems and agricultural practices will not only need to deliver efficiency and sustainability, but also demonstrate measurable impact and performance through verifiable data and evidence-based approaches.
During the conversation, Bruno Molle highlighted the importance of ensuring that irrigation remains fully integrated into Europe’s long-term agricultural and environmental strategies. For more than three decades, the EIA has represented the irrigation sector within European institutions and policy discussions, contributing technical expertise and promoting efficient water management solutions for agriculture and landscapes.
The podcast also addresses the growing need for tools, methodologies, and professional networks capable of supporting the transition toward measurable sustainability performance in irrigation practices.
The EIA thanks Benjamin Foulquier and the entire CULTIVEAU team for this insightful exchange and for creating a platform to discuss the future challenges and opportunities facing the irrigation sector in Europe.
