Netafim India, Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Business, Celebrates 60 Years Of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation

Netafim India, a subsidiary of Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business and a global leader in precision irrigation solutions, marks 60 years of transformative impact in agriculture. The milestone commemorates six decades of innovation, food security, climate resilience, and farmer empowerment across the globe.

To celebrate this legacy, Netafim India is launching a large-scale farmer education initiative across 10 states, reaching over 1 lakh farmers—with a strong emphasis on smallholder and women farmers, as well as farmer producer groups (FPOs).

With a footprint spanning 1.2 million farmers and 1.3 million hectares under precision irrigation, Netafim has helped Indian farmers boost yields by 30–40% while reducing water usage by up to 50%, building a more climate-resilient agricultural ecosystem.

Randhir Chauhan, Managing Director, Netafim India, said: “As we celebrate 60 years globally, our mission remains unchanged: to help Indian farmers grow more with less. This milestone is not just about reflecting on our past, but reaffirming our commitment to building a smarter, more inclusive, and sustainable agricultural future. With deep partnerships across governments and stakeholders, we remain focused on developing solutions tailored for India’s small and marginal farmers.”

To mark the occasion, Netafim is also launching a nationwide employee campaign, “Celebrating 60 Years of Leadership”, across its 1,200+ strong team in India.

Key initiatives include:

• ‘60 Days of Impact’, a volunteer program connecting employees with farming communities

• ‘Voices of Netafim’, highlighting employee stories and contributions

• Skill-building initiatives to develop the next generation of agri-leaders

Celebrations will take place across Netafim’s offices, factories, and field locations nationwide, reflecting the company’s core Employee Value Proposition: “Where Purpose Comes to Life.”

• Driving Innovation, Globally and Locally

• Over the past year, Netafim has introduced several global and local innovations:

• GrowSphere™: A digital farming OS enabling precision in daily decision-making

• World’s first hybrid dripper with a built-in welded outlet

• Toofan Dripline: A high-performance drip irrigation solution for small and marginal farmers in India

From vineyards in Maharashtra to cotton fields in Gujarat, sugarcane farms in Uttar Pradesh to banana plantations in Tamil Nadu, Netafim’s flagship products—Uniram™, DripNet PC™, Typhoon™, and PCJ™ drippers—are helping farmers maximize productivity while conserving natural resources.

Founded in 1965, Netafim pioneered the global drip irrigation revolution, introducing the world’s first commercial dripper in 1966. Today, it continues to lead with integrated solutions across irrigation, fertigation, agronomy, and digital agriculture—advancing sustainable farming for generations to come.