Netafim

What Netafim does

Netafim, founded in 1965 as a kibbutz company in Israel's Negev desert and now operating as the precision agriculture business of Mexico's Orbia Advance Corporation, manufactures and sells precision irrigation and fertigation equipment for commercial agriculture. Its product portfolio spans drip lines and drippers (UniRam, DripNet PC, Aries, Typhoon Plus, Streamline X), micro-sprinklers (SuperNet, GyroNet, D-Net), filtration systems (SandStorm, AlphaDisc, SpinKlin), valves (Series 75/100/80), flexible PE pipes, and connectors — all ISO 9261 certified. The company layers digital and AI capabilities on top of the hardware, including the GrowSphere digital farming operating system, NetBeat platform with NetMCU/NetRTU modules, HydroCalc hydraulic calculator, IrriCad design software, and the recently launched AI-powered Dosing 5G product range (FertiKit 5G, FertiOne 5G, NetaJet 5G, NetaFlex 5G) featuring self-learning fertigation automation.

Netafim serves agricultural producers across field crops (corn, sugarcane, potatoes, alfalfa), orchards and permanent crops (avocado, citrus, grapes, apples, walnuts, coffee), and protected/CEA segments (greenhouse vegetables, hydroponics), plus government and development projects. Go-to-market combines an authorized distributor network across 110+ countries with direct enterprise sales for large turnkey projects and government contracts; manufacturing is anchored in Tel Aviv (HQ) and Fresno, California (USA), with a Latin America regional hub in Mexico City. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales tied to project specifications (crop, field size, topography, water source), supplemented by digital farming subscriptions, fertigation systems, and turnkey project services including agronomic expert support.

Name

Netafim

Legal name

Netafim Ltd.

Website

https://netafim.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Netafim is a global precision irrigation and fertigation equipment manufacturer serving commercial agriculture across 110+ countries, with drip lines, micro-sprinklers, filtration, valves, and an AI-powered Dosing 5G product line integrated with its GrowSphere digital farming platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Irrigation Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Precision Agriculture & Farm Technology Equipment (IMAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ), Decision Support & Agronomic Modeling (Yield, Irrigation, Pest/Disease Forecasting) (AFAAAFAF)

Keywords

• Precision irrigation systems
• Drip irrigation equipment
• Micro-sprinkler solutions
• Fertigation dosing systems
• Digital farming platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Zapopan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Irrigation Hardware and Equipment Sales: Sale of precision irrigation hardware including drip lines, drippers, sprinklers, micro-sprinklers, filters, valves, pipes, connectors, and related components. Revenue generated from product sales to agricultural producers, government projects, and commercial farms.
2. Digital Farming Solutions: Digital farming platforms, fertigation systems, monitoring and control solutions including GrowSphere, NetBeat, dosing equipment, and related software services.
3. Turnkey Project Services: Complete project planning, implementation and maintenance services for agricultural irrigation projects including agronomic expert support and consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Netafim manufactures and sells precision irrigation equipment — drip lines, drippers, micro-sprinklers, sprinklers, filters, valves, pipes, connectors, and sprinkler stands — for agricultural growers worldwide. The company complements its hardware with AI-automated Dosing 5G fertigation systems (FertiKit 5G, FertiOne 5G, NetaJet 5G, NetaFlex 5G) and digital farming platforms (GrowSphere, NetBeat) that enable planning, remote monitoring, and centralized control of irrigation and nutrient delivery. Offerings are bundled with turnkey project services and agronomic advisory for field crops, orchards, vineyards, and protected/greenhouse agriculture.

Product overview

Netafim is a precision agriculture company offering an integrated portfolio of irrigation and fertigation products under the Orbia Advance Corporation umbrella. The core product portfolio includes drip lines and drippers (UniRam, DripNet PC, Aries, Typhoon Plus, Streamline X), sprinklers and micro-sprinklers (SuperNet, GyroNet, VibroNet, D-Net), filtration systems (SandStorm, AlphaDisc, SpinKlin), valves (Series 75, 100, 80), flexible pipes (FlexNet, PE Pipes) and connectors. The Dosing 5G product range (FertiKit 5G, FertiOne 5G, NetaJet 5G, NetaFlex 5G) represents the latest AI-powered fertigation technology that integrates with the GrowSphere digital farming operating system. Digital farming tools include NetBeat platform with NetMCU and NetRTU modules, HydroCalc hydraulic calculator, and IrriCad design software. The ReGen sustainability initiative offers recycled-material products like Streamline X ReGen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orbia Netafim: The precision agriculture business of Orbia Advance Corporation.
• GrowSphere
• ReGen
• Precision Irrigation Academy
• IrriCad
• NetBeat

Products and services

• UniRam Heavy-duty, pressure-compensating, medium- and thick-walled drip line designed for permanent crops, orchards, and applications requiring high durability and multi-season performance. Delivers uniform water and nutrient distribution across varying terrain.
• DripNet PC Pressure-compensating, medium-walled drip line for surface or subsurface installation in field crops, orchards, and vegetables, providing uniform flow rates and resistance to clogging across varied topography.
• Aries Heavy-walled, pressure-compensating drip line designed for subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) and applications where durability and root intrusion resistance are required.
• Typhoon Plus Thin- and medium-walled, pressure-compensating drip line for row crops and on-surface irrigation, optimized for cost-effective seasonal or multi-season use.
• Streamline X Thin-walled, non-pressure-compensating drip line for seasonal row-crop applications, designed as a cost-effective drip tape solution with consistent flow rates.
• PC Online Pressure-compensating online (button) dripper for point-source irrigation of trees, vines, and landscape applications, available with multiple flow rates and connector options.
• PCJ en Linea Pressure-compensating in-line dripper for low-pressure applications, designed to maintain uniform flow and reduce clogging in field and landscape installations.
• UniWine Drip line solutions specifically designed for vineyard irrigation, with emitter characteristics tailored to wine grape production.
• UniWhite Drip lines with sun-deflecting (white) emitters ideal for cold climates and applications where temperature and light management at the emitter are critical.
• Streamline X ReGen Streamline X drip line manufactured with post-consumer recycled polyethylene, combining seasonal row-crop drip irrigation with a reduced environmental footprint.
• SuperNet Pressure-compensating micro-sprinkler for orchards, vineyards, and landscapes, providing uniform water distribution over a defined wetting area under varying pressures.
• GyroNet Non-pressure-compensating micro-sprinkler with rotating spray head for orchards, nurseries, and landscape irrigation, producing a uniform droplet distribution pattern.
• VibroNet Vibrating micro-sprinkler designed for tree and nursery irrigation, with anti-clog design suited to low-pressure and lower-quality water.
• D-Net Non-pressure-compensating impact sprinkler for field crops and larger-area coverage irrigation, with adjustable spray patterns and trajectory.
• MegaNet Impact-driven, high-uniformity sprinkler designed for field crops and large-area irrigation systems requiring long throw distances.
• CoolNet Pro High-pressure fogger/mist nozzle for greenhouse cooling, humidification, and climate control, producing ultra-fine droplets for evaporative cooling.
• MistNet

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-100% water use efficiency compared to 80-85% for sprinklers and 60-70% for flood irrigation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• GrowGenerationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 February 2026Co-marketing and sales partnership for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) growers. GrowGen will exhibit at Indoor Ag-Con 2026 to showcase integrated fertigation and water-management solutions as growers transition from open field to indoor farming. The collaboration leverages Netafim's water-management expertise with GrowGen's product offerings.
• Orbia Advance CorporationflagshipOthersNetafim is the precision agriculture business of Orbia Advance Corporation, a Mexican multinational. Orbia has been attempting to sell its stake in Netafim to reduce debt, with Chinese billionaire Haoyu Wang in negotiations as of February 2026.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mahindra EPC Irrigation: Mahindra EPC Irrigation is a leading Indian micro-irrigation company focused primarily on the Indian domestic market. It offers drip and sprinkler systems comparable to Netafim's but does not directly compete in Netafim's core Latin American, European, and African geographies.

Emerging players

• CropX: CropX is an Israeli agtech startup offering soil-sensor-driven irrigation analytics and decision support. It addresses the digital farming and irrigation optimization layer that complements Netafim's GrowSphere platform, representing an emerging software competitor in Netafim's growing AI/precision agriculture adjacency.

Direct peers

• Rain Bird Corporation: Rain Bird is a privately held US irrigation manufacturer with a dedicated Rain Bird Ag division serving agriculture with drip, micro-sprinkler, and filtration products. It overlaps significantly with Netafim's product portfolio and customer base in field crops and orchards.
• Valmont Industries: Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) manufactures Valley center pivot irrigation equipment and provides technology-enabled water management solutions. It is one of the largest global irrigation equipment companies and competes with Netafim in serving large-scale agricultural producers.
• Lindsay Corporation: Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) manufactures Zimmatic center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems and offers FieldNET remote irrigation management. It directly competes in agricultural irrigation equipment with a focus on mechanized pivot solutions — a complementary but overlapping irrigation technology to Netafim's drip systems.
• Jain Irrigation Systems: Jain Irrigation is an Indian multinational and one of the world's largest drip irrigation manufacturers. It offers overlapping drip lines, micro-irrigation, and fertigation products across India, Africa, and global markets — directly competing with Netafim in the same product category and customer base.
• Rivulis: Rivulis is a direct global competitor in drip and micro-irrigation, formed from the merger of Israel's NaanDanJain and Jain Irrigation's international business. It sells comparable drip lines, micro-sprinklers, and filtration to large agricultural producers worldwide — the closest direct head-to-head to Netafim's core product portfolio.
• The Toro Company: The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) operates a Toro Ag Irrigation business selling drip, micro-irrigation, and controls to agricultural producers, alongside its dominant residential and turf irrigation segments. Its ag irrigation division competes directly with Netafim on drip and micro-sprinkler systems for orchards and row crops.
• Dayu Conserving Water Group: Dayu Conserving Water Group is a leading Chinese micro-irrigation and water-saving company, and is the reported acquirer of Netafim from Orbia. It manufactures drip irrigation systems, smart water management platforms, and serves agricultural producers across China and Central Asia — directly comparable to Netafim's product and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Industries: Hunter Industries is a privately held US irrigation manufacturer primarily serving residential and commercial landscape markets. While its core focus differs from Netafim's agricultural base, it competes in micro-irrigation and pressure-regulated emitters and is an incumbent in the broader precision irrigation category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NetafimCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/netafim-mexico-irrigation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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