Netafim turns 60

Netafim, a global provider of precision irrigation solutions and part of Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, is marking its 60th anniversary in 2025. 

The company was founded in 1965 on a kibbutz in Israel’s Negev Desert and is headquartered in Tel Aviv. Today, Netafim operates 33 subsidiaries, 19 manufacturing plants and 2 recycling plants, employing 4,500 people worldwide. Its solutions are deployed in more than 100 countries. 

“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.” 

To date, Netafim has served more than 8.5 million farmers, irrigated over 10 million hectares of land, and produced more than 150 billion drippers. 

Netafim joined Orbia in 2017 and continues to provide irrigation, fertigation, greenhouse, landscape, and mining irrigation solutions, with a focus on digital integration and sustainable agriculture.