Faced with recurring droughts and growing tensions over water resources, the French government intends to provide more resources to secure the water supply for agriculture. The Agricultural Emergency Act, enacted in August 2026, thus provides for several measures designed to increase the volume of water available for irrigation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping irrigation management across Europe by integrating machine-learning forecasts, satellite and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) observations, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks. Reported water savings commonly range from 20% to 40%, but effects depend on crop, climate, irrigation method, baseline practice, and validation design.

The drought is spreading across France, with 98 departments now under monitoring and potentially subject to water use restrictions, according to the government website VigiEau on Monday. This marks a record since at least 2013, with the country experiencing a heat wave for the third time in less than two months.

Moval Agroingeniería provides expertise in irrigation engineering, remote monitoring and control systems, GIS-based water management, automation, and technical support for projects across the irrigation sector.

The EU’s substantial investment in irrigation infrastructure under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has not translated into commensurate gains in water productivity at the farm level. Despite €387 billion committed under CAP 2021–2027 and decades of rural development funding for irrigation modernization, only 6% of EU farmland is irrigated, yet this land accounts for 24% of...

At Kenya's Ahero Irrigation Scheme, low irrigation efficiency increases nutrient and sediment runoff into the Lake Victoria . This raises risks of eutrophication in the lake. To enhance water management, the adoption of intermittent flooding and lining canals are practices taken into consideration. Water losses, protection of downstream water quality, and support for sustainable agriculture across...

The European Irrigation Association successfully held its Executive Strategy Session: "How Europe's Water Transition is Reshaping Business Opportunities for the Sector," bringing together members from across Europe for an interactive discussion on the future of the irrigation industry.

The European Irrigation Association (EIA) participated in the final event of the FruitCREWS project, held at the European Parliament in Brussels, where researchers, policymakers, growers, and representatives from across the irrigation sector gathered to discuss the future of water resilience in European agriculture.

Budmech is an experienced supplier of installation solutions for water-related industries, providing a comprehensive range of products that includes plastic piping systems, valves and fittings, filtration and dosing technologies, irrigation systems, and solutions for process and technological water.

By combining practical design with reliable manufacturing, Blackburn Manufacturing provides products that support day-to-day irrigation operations and help ensure efficient service delivery.

Rivulis EU has announced a strategic Europe-wide agreement with Spherag, the Spanish agri-tech company recognized for its innovative irrigation automation solutions.

Recognized as the market leader in hose reel irrigation management, the company also supports pivot and linear irrigation systems, independent of machine brand and designed for practical use in the field.