FAO launches IRMA platform for irrigation planning
The new tool is designed to help identify irrigation potential and needs.
Event / data period: 2026-10-13
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FAO launched the Mapping of Irrigation Potential and Needs Initiative (IRMA) platform during the Rome Water Dialogue on October 13. The global platform maps existing irrigated and rainfed cropland and classifies agricultural areas by their biophysical suitability for irrigation.
IRMA brings data, indicators and analysis into one interface to support spatial comparison and prioritisation of irrigation investments. The global platform is open to all users; national versions are developed with country counterparts and tailored to local priorities and conditions.
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What the IRMA platform provides
Scope described in FAO’s announcement.
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Global view
Maps existing irrigated and rainfed cropland and biophysical irrigation suitability.
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National analysis
National platforms add development needs and expected benefits with country counterparts.
Methodology
This table summarises the qualitative scope in FAO’s announcement; it contains no national result or investment estimate.
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