Orbia Netafim Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation
Orbia Netafim (BMV: ORBIA*) celebrates its 60th anniversary as a global leader in precision irrigation solutions. Founded in 1965 in Israel's Negev desert, the company has pioneered drip irrigation technology, now serving farmers across 110 countries.
The company has achieved significant milestones, including working with over 8.5 million farmers, irrigating more than 10 million hectares of land, and producing over 150 billion drippers. Recent innovations include the launch of GrowSphere™, a digital farming operating system, and the introduction of the first Hybrid dripper with a built-in welded outlet.
As agriculture accounts for 70% of global freshwater usage, Orbia Netafim's mission to help farmers grow more with less resources remains crucial in addressing worldwide water scarcity and food security challenges.
Orbia Netafim (BMV: ORBIA*) celebra il suo 60° anniversario come leader globale nelle soluzioni di irrigazione di precisione. Fondata nel 1965 nel deserto del Negev in Israele, l'azienda ha rivoluzionato la tecnologia dell'irrigazione a goccia, servendo oggi agricoltori in oltre 110 paesi.
L'azienda ha raggiunto traguardi importanti, collaborando con più di 8,5 milioni di agricoltori, irrigando oltre 10 milioni di ettari di terreno e producendo più di 150 miliardi di gocciolatori. Tra le innovazioni recenti spiccano il lancio di GrowSphere™, un sistema digitale operativo per l'agricoltura, e l’introduzione del primo gocciolatore ibrido con uscita saldata integrata.
Poiché l'agricoltura rappresenta il 70% del consumo globale di acqua dolce, la missione di Orbia Netafim di aiutare gli agricoltori a coltivare di più con meno risorse è fondamentale per affrontare la scarsità d'acqua e le sfide della sicurezza alimentare a livello mondiale.
Orbia Netafim (BMV: ORBIA*) celebra su 60º aniversario como líder mundial en soluciones de riego de precisión. Fundada en 1965 en el desierto del Negev en Israel, la empresa ha sido pionera en la tecnología de riego por goteo, atendiendo hoy a agricultores en más de 110 países.
La compañía ha alcanzado hitos importantes, trabajando con más de 8,5 millones de agricultores, regando más de 10 millones de hectáreas y produciendo más de 150 mil millones de goteros. Entre sus innovaciones recientes destacan el lanzamiento de GrowSphere™, un sistema operativo digital para la agricultura, y la introducción del primer gotero híbrido con salida soldada integrada.
Dado que la agricultura representa el 70% del uso mundial de agua dulce, la misión de Orbia Netafim de ayudar a los agricultores a producir más con menos recursos es crucial para enfrentar la escasez de agua y los desafíos de seguridad alimentaria a nivel global.
Orbia Netafim (BMV: ORBIA*)는 정밀 관개 솔루션 분야의 글로벌 리더로서 60주년을 맞이했습니다. 1965년 이스라엘 네게브 사막에서 설립된 이 회사는 점적 관개 기술을 개척하여 현재 110개국 농부들에게 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다.
회사는 850만 명 이상의 농부와 협력하며 1,000만 헥타르 이상의 토지에 관개를 실시하고, 1,500억 개 이상의 점적기를 생산하는 등 중요한 성과를 이루었습니다. 최근 혁신으로는 디지털 농업 운영 시스템인 GrowSphere™ 출시와 내장형 용접 출구를 갖춘 최초의 하이브리드 점적기 도입이 있습니다.
농업이 전 세계 담수 사용량의 70%를 차지하는 가운데, Orbia Netafim의 '더 적은 자원으로 더 많이 재배'한다는 사명은 전 세계 물 부족과 식량 안보 문제 해결에 매우 중요합니다.
Orbia Netafim (BMV : ORBIA*) célèbre son 60e anniversaire en tant que leader mondial des solutions d'irrigation de précision. Fondée en 1965 dans le désert du Néguev en Israël, l'entreprise a été pionnière dans la technologie du goutte-à-goutte, desservant aujourd'hui des agriculteurs dans plus de 110 pays.
L'entreprise a franchi des étapes majeures, collaborant avec plus de 8,5 millions d'agriculteurs, irriguant plus de 10 millions d'hectares de terres et produisant plus de 150 milliards de goutteurs. Parmi ses innovations récentes figurent le lancement de GrowSphere™, un système d'exploitation numérique pour l'agriculture, ainsi que l'introduction du premier goutteur hybride avec une sortie soudée intégrée.
Alors que l'agriculture représente 70 % de la consommation mondiale d'eau douce, la mission d'Orbia Netafim d'aider les agriculteurs à produire davantage avec moins de ressources reste essentielle pour relever les défis mondiaux liés à la rareté de l'eau et à la sécurité alimentaire.
Orbia Netafim (BMV: ORBIA*) feiert sein 60-jähriges Jubiläum als globaler Marktführer für Präzisionsbewässerungslösungen. Das 1965 in der Negev-Wüste Israels gegründete Unternehmen hat die Tropfbewässerungstechnologie maßgeblich vorangetrieben und bedient heute Landwirte in über 110 Ländern.
Das Unternehmen hat bedeutende Meilensteine erreicht, darunter die Zusammenarbeit mit über 8,5 Millionen Landwirten, die Bewässerung von mehr als 10 Millionen Hektar Land und die Produktion von über 150 Milliarden Tropfern. Zu den jüngsten Innovationen zählen die Einführung von GrowSphere™, einem digitalen Betriebssystem für die Landwirtschaft, sowie die Vorstellung des ersten hybriden Tropfers mit integriertem verschweißtem Auslass.
Da die Landwirtschaft 70 % des weltweiten Süßwasserverbrauchs ausmacht, ist Orbia Netafims Mission, Landwirten zu helfen, mit weniger Ressourcen mehr zu produzieren, entscheidend, um die weltweiten Herausforderungen der Wasserknappheit und Ernährungssicherheit zu bewältigen.
- Established presence in 110 countries demonstrates strong global market penetration
- Significant scale with 8.5 million farmers served and 10 million hectares irrigated
- Launch of new innovative products: GrowSphere™ and Hybrid dripper technology
- Expansion of carbon credit programs and new business models
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The company marks its six-decade milestone of partnering with farmers to advance global food security and climate resilience
The urgency for sustainable agriculture has never been greater as farmers face mounting challenges. Last year marked the world's warmest on record, with climate change accelerating water scarcity and agricultural stress. Today, roughly half the world's population experiences severe water scarcity for at least part of the year, while agriculture accounts for
Founded by visionary pioneers in 1965, Orbia Netafim ignited the drip irrigation revolution, redefining how crops are irrigated and grown across climates, soils and topographies. Since introducing the world's first commercial dripper in 1966, the company has continuously innovated to meet diverse agricultural needs, providing holistic irrigation, fertigation and digital farming solutions. To date, Orbia Netafim has worked with over 8.5 million farmers worldwide, irrigated more than 10 million hectares of land and produced over 150 billion drippers. Since joining Orbia in 2017, Netafim has furthered the company's mission to advance life around the world by empowering farmers to strengthen global food security through precision agriculture practices.
"As we reflect on 60 years of Orbia Netafim, this anniversary marks not only our lasting impact but also our unwavering commitment to turning obstacles into breakthroughs," said Gaby Miodownik, Executive Vice President and President of Orbia's Precision Agriculture business (Netafim). "From our pioneering origins to our role today as a global leader in sustainable agriculture, our journey embodies visionary innovation rooted in purpose and a steadfast dedication to serving the needs of farmers and communities worldwide. Our mission to help farmers grow more with less has never been more urgent, as water scarcity and food security challenges continue to intensify across the globe, and we will continue to boldly innovate and pave the way towards a more sustainable future for all."
Orbia Netafim has been breaking new ground in agriculture for 60 years. Over the past year alone, the company launched GrowSphere™, a state-of-the-art digital farming operating system, and introduced the first-ever Hybrid dripper with a built-in welded outlet to maximize irrigation efficiency—both marking major technological milestones. Alongside these innovations, Orbia Netafim broadened its global project portfolio, introduced new business models and expanded its carbon credit programs, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agriculture and climate-smart farming.
"We take pride in the remarkable journey Orbia Netafim has taken with farmers around the world driven by innovation, shaped by resilience and guided by the belief that together, we can use smart farming to help create a better future for us all," added Miodownik. "Especially in challenging times, it is this commitment and ongoing collaboration that inspires all of us at Orbia Netafim to push the boundaries of agriculture and create a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come."
To learn more about Netafim's 60-year journey and explore how precision irrigation continues to revolutionize agriculture, visit netafim.com
About Orbia
Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor & Energy Materials sectors. The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on ensuring food and water security, expanding information access and connectivity and advancing decarbonization and the energy transition with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 23,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with a strong
About Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim)
Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim is the world's largest irrigation company and a global leader in precision agriculture solutions that address food, water and land scarcity for a sustainable future. Founded in 1965, Orbia Netafim pioneered the drip revolution, creating a paradigm shift toward precision irrigation. Today, by specializing in end-to-end solutions from the water source to the root zone, Orbia Netafim delivers irrigation and greenhouse projects as well as landscape and mining irrigation solutions supported by engineering, project management and financing services. Orbia Netafim is also leading the way in digital farming, irrigation and fertigation through integrating real-time monitoring, analysis and automated control into one state-of-the-art system. With 33 subsidiaries, 19 manufacturing plants, 2 recycling plants and 4,500 employees worldwide, Orbia Netafim delivers innovative, tailor-made irrigation and fertigation solutions to millions of farmers, allowing smallholders to large-scale agricultural producers and investors in over 100 countries to grow more with less™.
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