Orbia Netafim Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation
11 July 2025, Israel: Orbia Advance Corporation’s Precision Agriculture business, Netafim, is celebrating a remarkable milestone—60 years of pioneering innovation in precision irrigation. Established in 1965 in a small kibbutz in Israel’s Negev Desert, Netafim has grown into a global leader, transforming farming practices in over 110 countries through its groundbreaking drip irrigation technologies.
From humble beginnings to global impact, Netafim has enabled more than 8.5 million farmers to increase crop yields while conserving water and other resources—addressing pressing global challenges like water scarcity and food insecurity.
“This anniversary marks our unwavering commitment to transforming obstacles into opportunities,” said Gaby Miodownik, Executive Vice President and President of Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business (Netafim). “From pioneering the world’s first commercial dripper in 1966 to launching digital solutions like GrowSphere™ today, our mission remains clear—to help farmers grow more with less.”
With agriculture consuming nearly 70% of the world’s freshwater and an increasing number of regions experiencing severe water shortages, Netafim’s role has become more critical than ever. The company’s solutions are not only increasing productivity but also reducing environmental footprints, helping shape a climate-smart farming future.
Since becoming part of Orbia in 2017, Netafim has advanced its integrated approach—combining irrigation, fertigation, and digital farming tools—while expanding its carbon credit programs and global projects portfolio. Recent innovations include:
- GrowSphere™, a cutting-edge digital farming operating system
- The world’s first Hybrid dripper with a welded outlet for improved efficiency
“Even in challenging times, our belief in collaboration and innovation drives us forward,” added Miodownik. “We are proud of our journey alongside farmers and remain dedicated to shaping a more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscape for future generations.”
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