“The new European Water initiative announced yesterday must deliver for farmers: efficient irrigation, modern infrastructure and AI technologies that help us use this precious resource wisely”

On 7 September 2026, the EIA Working Group on Sustainability in Agriculture held a meeting to discuss ongoing activities and priorities related to water resilience, sustainable investment, circularity, certification and communication.

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.

Rain spa is pleased to welcome Davide Parolin as new International Regional Sales Manager.

Following the launch of the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre will organise the launch event of the European Water Academy (EUWA), a flagship action of the European Water Resilience Strategy.

On 21 September, the European Commission will officially launch the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform at the headquarters of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR).

Federico Segato provides independent irrigation design consultancy and technical training across Europe, drawing on more than 50 years of family experience in water resource management and a portfolio of over 6,000 completed projects.

On 25 June, the Environment Council held an exchange of views on the state of play and the way forward one year after the publication of the Water Resilience Strategy.

Now retired, Ľudovít continues to contribute to the sector by regularly writing articles on irrigation technologies for Naše pole, one of Slovakia's leading agricultural magazines.

Landscape Irrigation Solutions Ltd. is a specialized irrigation design consulting company focused on delivering sustainable water management solutions for municipal, institutional, commercial, and industrial landscape projects throughout Western Canada.

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.

Herbafertil Ltd. is an innovative start-up dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for the planting, revitalization, and long-term preservation of urban trees. By combining expertise in urban forestry, deep irrigation, and climate resilience, the company is helping cities and landscape professionals address the growing challenges of water scarcity and climate change.