FARMWISE Workshop Explores Future Scenarios for Water Management in Dutch Agriculture
On 28 October, FARMWISE partners hosted a focused online workshop titled “Toekomstscenario’s voor waterbeheer in de landbouw” or “Future scenarios for water management in agriculture” to explore how climate change, irrigation strategies, and emerging technologies will shape the future of water management in Dutch agriculture. Facilitated by Wageningen University, the session brought together 12 participants, […]
FARMWISE Takes the Stage at Water Innovation Europe 2025 — Driving Digital & Resource Recovery Solutions for a Water-Smart Agriculture Future
FARMWISE is pleased to share that Amir Naghibi, Assistant Professor at Lund University, represented the FARMWISE Project at Water Innovation Europe 2025 — a flagship annual event organised by Water Europe, held on 27–28 October 2025 in Copenhagen. The event brought together leading EU-funded initiatives, industry innovators, policy makers, and water-sector pioneers to accelerate Europe’s […]
New DG ENV Newsletter: “Water Wise Farming” – Key Messages for Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture
📢 Latest insights now available for the FARMWISE community – take part in Europe’s first Water Resilience Forum! The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) has released a new edition of its official newsletter, “Water Wise Farming” — highlighting how smarter water management in agriculture is essential for Europe’s environmental resilience and food security. […]
UEA Showcases Agri‑Tech Innovation at the Royal Norfolk Show
Norwich, UK – The University of East Anglia–FARMWISE team participated across both days of the Royal Norfolk Show (25–26 June 2025), hosted in the Agri‑TechE Innovation Hub (Stand 333) at the Norfolk Showground. Team members Kevin Hiscock, Andrew Lovett, Richard Cooper, and Natasha Balashova engaged with visitors to highlight the project’s innovative contributions to sustainable farming […]
Optimizing Water Management in Agriculture: Controlled Drainage with Sub irrigation
A collaborative study conducted by leading research institutions, including KWR Water Research Institute, Wageningen University & Research, KnowH2O, and Vrije University Amsterdam, has provided valuable insights into the potential of CDSI systems. This research highlights how automated control of drainage levels can significantly reduce external water supply requirements while maintaining, or even improving, crop productivity. […]
FARMWISE Partner Contributes to Breakthrough Research in Water-Smart Agriculture with Wageningen University
Murcia, Spain – April 2025A new scientific paper has been published showcasing groundbreaking research on sustainable water use in agriculture, with key contributions from a FARMWISE project partner. Titled “Controlled Drainage with Subirrigation Systems: Reduce Water Supply by Automatic Control,” the study is a collaborative effort by leading institutions including KWR Water Research Institute, Wageningen […]
Cobet Featured in La Verdad for Breakthrough in Sustainable Water Reuse at FARMWISE General Assembly
Murcia, Spain – FARMWISE partner Cobet Tratamientos del Agua S.L. has been spotlighted in La Verdad, one of Spain’s leading newspapers, for its pioneering contribution to sustainable water management. Cobet’s Breakthrough in Water Reuse: The Evacold System The Evacold system, developed and patented by Cobet, offers a revolutionary approach to treating brackish well water and […]
New Study Examines How Controlled Drainage with Subirrigation Shapes Water and Nutrient Dynamics
A new research paper, “Effects of Controlled Drainage with Subirrigation on Nutrient Concentrations in an Agricultural Field in the Netherlands,” has been published with contributions from FARMWISE partner Wageningen University & Research, together with KWR Water Research Institute. The study takes a close look at how Controlled Drainage with Subirrigation (CD-SI) systems affect nutrient concentrations […]
FARMWISE Project Moves Forward at 3rd General Assembly in Murcia
FARMWISE Project Advances Sustainable Agriculture Murcia, Spain FARMWISE successfully hosted its 3rd General Assembly Meeting at CEBAS-CSIC in Murcia. Over the course of two days, project partners, experts, and stakeholders gathered to assess progress, share insights, and strategize the future of sustainable agriculture and water management in Europe. The event featured in-depth discussions on project […]
