NETAFIM LTD.

About Us

Shortly after its founding in 1965, Netafim made history with the unique concept of drip irrigation, and revolutionized traditional irrigation practices in every corner of the globe. Years of vast agriculture experience, together with ambitious and dedicated R&D, have enabled Netafim to take irrigation technology and performance to new heights.

Today, with over 350 Million US dollars of sales, 2000 employees, 12 manufacturing facilities in 8 countries, 30 subsidiaries, and a strong distribution presence in over a 110 states worldwide, Netafim is the largest low-volume irrigation company in the world.

Netafim's continuously-expanding lineup of innovative products are used in every type of agricultural venture - from high tech corporate farms to traditional family owned farms in developing countries - and include the following:

• Drippers and dripper lines for varying topographies and climates.
• High precision sprinklers and micro sprinklers, foggers satisfying a variety of irrigation and crop requirements.
• Electric / Hydraulic valves, smart valve-control systems, versatile solenoid / hydraulic operated systems.
• Computerized irrigation offering powerful, rugged, and easy-to-operate irrigation controllers, wireless monitoring and control systems, and computer-operated fertilizer injection systems.
• Greenhouse Technology: structures, climate control, irrigation and growing systems, turnkey, tailor-made and upgraded projects.

Netafim’s 40 years of worldwide experience in irrigation and agro- solutions allows our agronomists to provide answers to any challenge in a wide variety of local growing conditions.

Today, Netafim is a well-known global leader in the field of innovative irrigation-based solutions and water technologies that solve problems and raise productivity, while protecting the environment and saving water.

Netafim Greenhouses

NetafimTM, one of the world's leading greenhouse solution providers, has amassed vast experience from around the globe, to provide highly specialized, advanced greenhouse systems. Local teams tailor high-quality, turnkey greenhouse projects, to provide comprehensive solutions in terms of crops, climate, return on investment and budget.

Local Presence

NetafimTM is committed to being your local partner, delivering professional service at all times. On-site local professionals have accumulated vast knowledge of the customer's environment and requirements. We offer constant accessibility and end-to-end solutions as we accompany your projects from inception to fruitful finish, and beyond, should the need arise.

In-House Technologies

We provide innovative in-house capabilities directly from the source, including:

• Greenhouse structures
• Control systems
• Irrigation systems
• Fertilizer dosing systems
• Project design, integration and installation
• Crop management technology

Agro-Support

NetafimTM offers extensive and comprehensive agronomic know-how accumulated over 40 years of experience and performance. Our aim is to efficiently serve customers throughout all stages of project progression, in order to optimize economic results.

Greenhouse Structures

NetafimTM offers a wide range of greenhouse structures, suitable for a wide range of climate conditions.All structures meet international standards for snow, wind and vertical loads.The standards used are 150 km/hr for wind loads and 40 kg/sqm for vertical loads.

Structure Types

Venlo

Venlo structures are available in various design applications, according to: section size, glass widths, aluminum or steel gutters, and various types of ventilation – individual or continuous roof vents.

Supreme Greenhouse

A unique greenhouse structure, suitable for cold winters and hot summers, can be covered with polyethylene or polycarbonate. The unique "A" shaped roof provides the optimal solution for extensive ventilation and light transmission.

Classic Polyethylene Greenhouse

The Classic Polyethylene Greenhouse offers 4 models, in order to provide optimal solutions suitable for specific climate conditions and crop requirements.

The Classic Greenhouse includes various types of roof ventilation:

• Fixed vent
• Fixed vent with roof curtain
• Single roof vent
• Butterfly – double roof vent

- Gable: 8.0 or 9.60m
- Section: up to 5.0m
- Gutter height: up to 4.75m

Tropic Polyethylene Greenhouse

The Tropic Greenhouse was specifically designed for extremely high temperatures and humid growing conditions. The outstanding ventilation rate of the Tropic enables removal of excess heat and humidity that has a tendency to accumulate in the greenhouse.
The Tropic model is designed with a large gutter, to prevent water accumulation during heavy tropic rains.

- Gable: 6.4m
- Gutter height: up to 4.75m
- Section: 4.0m

Net Houses

Netafim's Net House technology provides a high return on investments for growing vegetables and flowers during hot seasons in arid regions. In most cases, the insect-proof nets provide protection from virus and insect damage, significantly reducing the use of chemicals. Innovative dual-sloped roofs facilitate optimized light transmission, natural ventilation, and reduce water penetration during rainfall.

- Span: various widths/sections
- Wall side: 4.0m
- Column height: 4.0-5.0m

Biofuel Energy Solutions

As the world’s fuel resources are gradually depleting, Biofuel solutions offer smart and attractive alternatives. However ,today’s tremendously high costs of production and complex risks involved still remain major barriers to creating feasible fuel alternatives.

At Netafim™, we are focused on producing Agro-Business solutions for improving the Biofuel bottom line. That’s why Netafim™ professionals are constantly researching and developing creative solutions to help reduce the hidden costs and expensive risks involved in producing alternative fuel.

The Biofuel industry currently faces critical challenges as demand for a continuous supply and consistent quality of feedstock, as well as timely supplies is increasingly on the rise.

With over 40 years of global experience leading and pioneering innovative solutions for Biofuel challenges, Netafim has gained vast experience in growing renewable energy crops. We deliver end-to-end Agro-Business solutions for the Biofuel industry that aid in providing reliable crop quantity, timely supplies and guaranteed crop quality.

Biofuel Energy Expertise and Services

Our Biofuel experts have acquired extensive knowledge and experience in producing Biomass. With over 40 years experience utilizing efficient water scheduling through drip irrigation together with adequate Nutrigation™ it is possible to create more Biomass per hectare of land.

Our Energy Crops Department has successfully cultivated sugar cane, sugar beet, corn and other "energy" crops in diverse climates and growing conditions worldwide. We have enabled sugar factories, growers and traders to achieve potential sugar cane yields of 140 to 200 tons per hectare.

Netafim Biofuel Services

The Netafim Biofuel Energy Solutions package offers the following services:

• Feasibility Studies
• Locating Land
• Matching Plant Type to Local Soil and Climate
• Water Supply &Irrigation Planning
• Logistics and Transportation Solutions
• Nutrigation™
• Irrigation
• Crop Management &Yield Improvement
• Seminars on Biofuel Agro-Business
• Farm Management

The Benefits of Knowledge and Experience

We offer professional management services of all farm aspects for delivering timely supplies, increasing quantities, and enhancing quality of feedstock production. We deliver the knowledge and systems required for effective and economic production of raw materials or Biomass to enable reduction and monitoring of your costs. Our growing systems aid in preserving the soil and water resources that contribute to the quality of your environment.

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