Mission, vision and motivation for the group's activity: To advance the responsible use of plastic in irrigation in the EU market

The MAT Holding group, a leader in solutions for sustainable agriculture and the efficient use of water, has closed the 2021 financial year with sales of 333 million euros, which represents an increase of 12.4% compared to 2020.

The Clearwater Network is born more than ten years ago, in October 2009. A first office has been open in Bangkok, to be shortly followed by China.

HYDRALIANS, the partner of the water and landscape trades, distributes professional products and supplies for swimming pools, irrigation and landscaping.

This project aims to establish an EU advisory network on water use, increasing the exchange of knowledge and best practices on optimized water use and management, and supporting the translation of knowledge into application across the 27 EU Member States.

Recently the EIA board has approved the foundation of the "sustainable plastic use in irrigation WG" (PWG) under the sustainability WG. The purpose of this WG is to advance the responsible use of plastic in irrigation in the EU market.

The “ Green Deal Sports Facilities“ was launched on Friday March 11 for the Flemish Region ( Sponsored by the Goverment ). Paul Van Breda, one of our active member, is the only one representing the Irrigation industry in this project. Paul will participate as an EXPERT – sharing experience and knowledge .

The European Irrigation Association (EIA) organized on March 11, 2022  a virtual Spring Irrigation Forum. The Forum this time was dedicated to the theme of Wastewater Reuse in Irrigation.

The WG leader, Giulia Giuffrè, welcomed the participants and opened the meeting. She reminded participants about the EIA Code of Conduct and the necessary need to respect its provisions at all times during and around the meeting, including breaks.

Working Group 6 meeting was held on January  18 and had  4 participants: Fleur Martin - EIA (leader), Pilar Urreta, Mathloding - Céline Palvadeau, Netafim - Oriol Torrano, ITC. Different topics were discussed during this meeting :

AZUD has been innovating for more than 30 years in efficient water management to provide technologies and services that increase the profitability and sustainability of agricultural and industrial activity, and access to a universal right in communities and emergencies situations.

After an introduction, each attendant presented his background, experience and expectations from the WG, in short...