Water & Agri Day

Opportunities at the Intersection of Water and Agriculture

During the Water & Agri Day, we bring together innovative companies, knowledge institutions, and national and regional government organizations that are active in the water and agri sectors.
From across the Netherlands, participants share their experiences through practical examples, international cases, and leading research. This day offers plenty of opportunities to exchange knowledge and connect with partners and companies that are already successfully collaborating both nationally and internationally.

The agricultural sector is responsible for a large share of global water consumption. In the past hydrological year (1 April – 1 October 2025), the Netherlands faced a precipitation deficit of approximately 200 to 250 mm. Using water more efficiently is therefore no longer an option but a necessity. This situation closely resembles that of Southern European countries such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal, where agriculture accounts for more than 70% of water use. Thanks to years of experience with drought and water reuse, these countries offer inspiring examples of smarter irrigation, circular water management, and digital monitoring.

Just like in the Netherlands, these focus countries also present great opportunities for the Dutch water sector to offer innovative technological solutions for challenges such as salinization, soil quality, and water reuse. By forming new consortia or expanding existing collaborations, we can take the next step towards future-proof water systems – both in the Netherlands and abroad.

Date

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Time

11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

WaterCampus
Agora 4, 8934 CJ, Leeuwarden

Programme

11:30 – Registration and welcome
Introduction to WaterCampus and Water Alliance, followed by a short round of participant introductions

12:00 – Networking lunch

13:00 – National and European funding for collaboration (in English)
Suraj Jamge (Netherlands Enterprise Agency – RVO)

13:15 – Smart water use and irrigation networks in Spain
Tijmen Dekkers (Deltae Innovation Solutions B.V.)

13:30 – Presentations and initiatives

13:30 – Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences – Freshwater availability in times of climate change: interaction between water systems and technology
Peter van der Maas (Professor of Applied Sciences – Sustainable Water Systems)

14:00 – Wetsus Agri Initiative – Research on agriculture and circularity within Wetsus
Chris Schott (Scientific Project Manager, Agriculture & Circularity)

14:30 – SALTA – Dutch knowledge cluster promoting collaboration on freshwater availability, salinization, and soil quality, with an international perspective
Peter Prins (CEO)

15:00 – Water Board Brabantse Delta – Project ‘Water in Balance’
Klaas-Jan Douben (Senior Hydrologist)

15:30 – Wrap-up

15:45 – Guided tour of the WaterCampus

17:00 – Closing & end

Who should attend?

The Water & Agri Day focuses on the water technology sector, with special attention to applications in arable and horticultural farming, and to companies and organizations that are internationally active or wish to share and exchange international knowledge.

Key themes

• Efficient and sustainable water use
• Salinization
• Irrigation and soil management
• Wastewater treatment and reuse in the agri sector

Join us!

Are you ready to explore the market potential, challenges, and opportunities at the intersection of water and agri? Register now for Water & Agri Day at the WaterCampus and connect with partners who want to build the future together with you.ork with partners who share the same ambitions.