Author: E.A.T.

Year: 2024,

Type: NC Publication, Format: PDF

Eau, Agriculture et Territoires (EAT) is an association of French professionals and researchers specializing in agricultural water management. The association contributes to the development and dissemination of French know-how, knowledge, and best practices in this field, both in France and internationally. EAT is ICID French National committee With this document, which summarizes a detailed report discussed in June 2024 with 70 water stakeholders including farmers and farmers representatives, Eau, Agriculture et Territoires aims to contribute to the ongoing public debate on conflicts between farmers and environmentalists over water use and management in agriculture, whether for irrigation or drainage. We believe that a constructive resolution to this debate can only be achieved if we first succeed in defining the type of agriculture we want for our territories in the future in order to meet both our food needs, other societal demands and environmental requirements. Once this vision is clarified, dialogue between the various water stakeholders will become more effective, facilitating the development of sustainable local models, and moving beyond the ideological standoffs we are currently witnessing.