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Winning the Battle Against Giant Borer in Sugarcane Farming

Yoram Krontal
By Yoram Krontal on 4/11/2024

Sugarcane cultivation in Northeast Brazil has long been threatened by the Giant Borer, a pest that can severely damage the crop, reducing productivity by as much as 65%. The Giant Borer drills into cane stalks, and destroying sugarcane quality. Recent years have seen a rise in infestations, especially in the northeastern states, intensifying the struggle for growers.

Cotton - Looking Back and Looking Forward

Katherine Munn
By Katherine Munn on 21/10/2024

Despite occasional setbacks, the 2023-24 cotton season was a great success – with a mostly mild summer and some helpful rain events to keep the season pushing along. Growers reported low insect pressure, and despite sporadic hail events, most growers ended the season with high yields.

Crops at Risk: How Climate Change Affects Our Favorite Flavors

Shahar Dayan
By Shahar Dayan on 11/10/2024

As the effects of climate change continue to unfold, they pose a significant threat to global agriculture. Crops we rely on every day, those that nourish us and fuel our economies, are becoming increasingly vulnerable. From coffee beans that jump-start our mornings to rice that sustains billions of people worldwide, climate change is transforming how and where these staple crops are grown. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and shifting ecosystems are forcing us to rethink traditional farming practices.

Breaking Barriers in Precision Irrigation Adoption

Danny Ariel
By Danny Ariel on 29/8/2024

Drip irrigation, celebrated for its precision and efficiency, is a game-changer for sustainable agriculture. It conserves water, cuts down on fertilizer use, and boosts crop yields, addressing some of the most pressing agricultural challenges. Yet, despite these advantages, it’s been adopted on only 4-5% of irrigated land globally. Why hasn’t this groundbreaking technology been embraced more widely?

Harvesting Progress: How Technology is Reviving Farming in Turkey

Pinar Parmaksiz
By Pinar Parmaksiz on 23/8/2024

Agriculture is deeply rooted in Turkey’s culture and economy. From fertile plains that yield grains like wheat and barley, to diverse regions that cultivate cotton, sugar beet, sunflower, and a rich variety of fruit such as apples, cherries, and citrus, Turkey's landscape is as varied as the crops it produces. Yet, this rich agricultural tradition faces a pressing challenge. Over the past 18 years, while the country’s population has grown by 23%, the number of farmers has sharply declined by 21%. Of the 2.17 million existing farmers, only 289,000 are women and the average farmer age is 58.1 years. This demographic shift poses a potential threat to the continuity and innovation in farming practices crucial for the sector’s vitality and sustainability.

How Better Life Farming is Uplifting Smallholders

Dubi Raz
By Dubi Raz on 20/8/2024

There is nothing small about smallholder farming, neither in its numbers nor in the opportunity it presents. The 500 million smallholders across the planet produce a third of the world’s food. However, despite their significant contributions, most of these farmers struggle with limited access to essential resources like seeds, crop protection, and fertilizers, as well as agricultural expertise.

Crop Advisor: Your Solution to Irrigation Uncertainty

Ofer Halperin
By Ofer Halperin on 24/6/2024

Flooding in Brazil and Texas, a brutal heat wave throughout the Philippines, record temperature in Africa and India, and that’s just in the past month! Extreme weather has devastating effects around the world, and guess who usually gets hit the hardest?  Farmers! Here's where Crop Advisor comes in, a real-time irrigation decision-support system and an indispensable part of GrowSphere™.

Cotton grown with drip in Australia.

Katherine Munn
By Katherine Munn on 4/6/2024

What can drip irrigation contribute to the cotton industry?

Netafim's Gabiro Project: Transforming Agriculture in Africa

Michael Bruderli
By Michael Bruderli on 6/5/2024

Our recent project in Rwanda, the Gabiro Project, is a shining example of what can be achieved when diverse stakeholders come together with a shared vision – to transform lives and landscapes through sustainable agriculture. Michael Bruderli, Head of Business Development at Netafim and the Gabiro Project manager, delves into the journey of Gabiro, from inception to its remarkable impact on the local community and beyond.

Guidelines for establishing tree crops with drip irrigation

Jamie Zapp
By Jamie Zapp on 28/3/2024

All tree crops can be established quickly and efficiency using drip irrigation, here are some guidelines to ensure success.

Simplifying Farming: The Role of GrowSphere™ in Precision Irrigation

Ofer Oveed
By Ofer Oveed on 11/3/2024

In the picturesque town of Pedregulho, nestled in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, William Ferreira is writing a new chapter in the world of coffee farming. As the Manager of the Santa Maria and Jatobá Farms, part of the AGAM Group, William is on a mission to elevate coffee cultivation to new heights. His secret weapon? Netafim's cutting-edge GrowSphere™, the world's first operating system (OS) for precision irrigation and fertigation.  

The Revolutionary Transformation of Paddy through Drip Irrigation

Yiğit Kocabıyık
By Yiğit Kocabıyık on 17/1/2024

Rice, one of the most important food sources for humanity, holds significant importance in cultivation areas worldwide. Rice production and agricultural yield play a crucial role in both Türkiye and the global agricultural landscape.

Factories, CO2, and the Greenhouse Connection

Posted on 3/1/2024

While there's abundant information about greenhouse gases, it's a common misconception to associate greenhouses with high greenhouse gas emissions. In reality, greenhouses enriched with carbon dioxide (CO2) enable plants to photosynthesize more effectively¹.

Netafim, An Orbia Business and Plasback announces recycling partnership.

Carolyn Wood
By Carolyn Wood on 20/11/2023

By partnering together, Netafim and Plasback will provide a circular economy solution for used dripline from the field in New Zealand.

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