Orbia's Precision Agriculture Business Netafim Unveils the World's First Hybrid Dripline
Orbia's Netafim has launched the world's first Hybrid Dripline system, a patented irrigation technology that combines an integral dripline with a built-in outlet. This innovative solution offers leak-free, clog-resistant, and labor-saving benefits for agricultural operations.
The system's key features include a pre-assembled outlet that eliminates manual hole-punching and fitting migration rings, while maintaining fixed dropping points to accommodate different tree growth stages. Initially launched within the UniRam™ dripline range, the technology will be expanded across Orbia Netafim's Heavy Wall Driplines portfolio.
The Hybrid Dripline provides specific benefits for different agricultural settings: in vineyards, it prevents water drop migration; in orchards, outlets can be adjusted for tree growth; and in greenhouses, it enables seamless connection to irrigation emitters. The system also improves mineral extraction efficiency in mining operations.
Netafim di Orbia ha lanciato il primo sistema di goccia ibrido al mondo, una tecnologia di irrigazione brevettata che combina una goccia integrale con un'uscita incorporata. Questa soluzione innovativa offre vantaggi senza perdite, resistenti al blocco e che riducono il lavoro per le operazioni agricole.
Le caratteristiche principali del sistema includono un'uscita pre-assemblata che elimina la necessità di perforazioni manuali e anelli di adattamento, mantenendo punti di gocciolamento fissi per adattarsi alle diverse fasi di crescita degli alberi. Inizialmente lanciata nella gamma di tubi goccia UniRam™, la tecnologia sarà ampliata a tutta la gamma di tubi goccia Heavy Wall di Orbia Netafim.
Il sistema di goccia ibrido offre vantaggi specifici per diverse ambientazioni agricole: nei vigneti, previene la migrazione delle gocce d'acqua; nei frutteti, le uscite possono essere regolate in base alla crescita degli alberi; e nelle serre, consente una connessione senza soluzione di continuità agli emettitori di irrigazione. Il sistema migliora inoltre l'efficienza dell'estrazione minerale nelle operazioni minerarie.
Netafim de Orbia ha lanzado el primer sistema de goteo híbrido del mundo, una tecnología de riego patentada que combina una línea de goteo integral con una salida incorporada. Esta solución innovadora ofrece beneficios sin fugas, resistentes a obstrucciones y que ahorran mano de obra para las operaciones agrícolas.
Las características clave del sistema incluyen una salida preensamblada que elimina la necesidad de perforaciones manuales y anillos de ajuste, manteniendo puntos de goteo fijos para adaptarse a las diferentes etapas de crecimiento de los árboles. Inicialmente lanzada dentro de la gama de líneas de goteo UniRam™, la tecnología se expandirá a todo el portafolio de Líneas de Goteo de Pared Pesada de Orbia Netafim.
El sistema de goteo híbrido proporciona beneficios específicos para diferentes entornos agrícolas: en viñedos, previene la migración de gotas de agua; en huertos, las salidas se pueden ajustar según el crecimiento de los árboles; y en invernaderos, permite una conexión fluida a los emisores de riego. El sistema también mejora la eficiencia de la extracción mineral en las operaciones mineras.
오르비아의 네타팀은 세계 최초의 하이브리드 드립라인 시스템을 출시했습니다. 이 특허받은 관개 기술은 전체 드립라인과 통합된 아울렛을 결합합니다. 이 혁신적인 솔루션은 농업 운영을 위해 누수 없는, 막힘 저항 및 노동 절약 혜택을 제공합니다.
시스템의 주요 특징은 수동 구멍 뚫기 및 맞춤 링 설치를 제거하는 미리 조립된 아울렛을 포함하며, 다양한 나무 성장 단계에 맞춰 고정된 드롭 포인트를 유지합니다. UniRam™ 드립라인 범위 내에서 처음 출시된 이 기술은 오르비아 네타팀의 헤비 월 드립라인 포트폴리오로 확대될 것입니다.
하이브리드 드립라인은 다양한 농업 환경에서 특정한 이점을 제공합니다: 포도밭에서는 물방울의 이동을 방지하고; 과수원에서는 나무 성장에 따라 아울렛을 조정할 수 있으며; 온실에서는 관개 방출기와 원활하게 연결할 수 있습니다. 이 시스템은 또한 광업 작업에서 광물 추출 효율성을 향상시킵니다.
Netafim d'Orbia a lancé le premier système de goutte à goutte hybride au monde, une technologie d'irrigation brevetée qui combine une ligne de goutte intégrale avec une sortie intégrée. Cette solution innovante offre des avantages sans fuite, résistants aux obstructions et économisant du travail pour les opérations agricoles.
Les caractéristiques clés du système incluent une sortie préassemblée qui élimine le perçage manuel et l'utilisation d'anneaux de migration, tout en maintenant des points de goutte fixes pour s'adapter aux différentes étapes de croissance des arbres. Lancée initialement dans la gamme de goutte UniRam™, la technologie sera étendue à l'ensemble du portefeuille de gouttes à paroi épaisse d'Orbia Netafim.
Le système de goutte à goutte hybride offre des avantages spécifiques pour différents contextes agricoles : dans les vignobles, il empêche la migration des gouttes d'eau ; dans les vergers, les sorties peuvent être ajustées en fonction de la croissance des arbres ; et dans les serres, il permet une connexion transparente aux émetteurs d'irrigation. Le système améliore également l'efficacité de l'extraction minérale dans les opérations minières.
Netafim von Orbia hat das weltweit erste Hybride Tropfleitungs-System auf den Markt gebracht, eine patentierte Bewässerungstechnologie, die eine integrale Tropfleitung mit einem integrierten Auslass kombiniert. Diese innovative Lösung bietet Vorteile wie auslaufend, verstopfungsresistent und arbeitsersparend für landwirtschaftliche Betriebe.
Zu den Hauptmerkmalen des Systems gehört ein vormontierter Auslass, der manuelles Lochen und die Verwendung von Anpassungsringen überflüssig macht, während feste Tropfpunkte beibehalten werden, um unterschiedlichen Wachstumsstadien der Bäume gerecht zu werden. Zunächst innerhalb der UniRam™ Tropfleitungen eingeführt, wird die Technologie auf das gesamte Portfolio der schweren Tropfleitungen von Orbia Netafim ausgeweitet.
Das hybride Tropfleitungs-System bietet spezifische Vorteile für verschiedene landwirtschaftliche Umgebungen: In Weinbergen verhindert es die Migration von Wassertropfen; in Obstgärten können die Auslässe an das Wachstum der Bäume angepasst werden; und in Gewächshäusern ermöglicht es eine nahtlose Verbindung zu Bewässerungsreglern. Das System verbessert außerdem die Effizienz der Mineralgewinnung in Bergbauoperationen.
- Patented technology combines benefits of two irrigation systems into one solution
- Reduces labor costs by eliminating manual hole-punching and fitting tasks
- Superior clogging resistance ensures consistent performance with low-quality water
- Versatile application across vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and mining operations
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The game-changing, patented Hybrid Dripline delivers unmatched irrigation performance and operational efficiency by combining an integral dripline with a built-in outlet
Orbia Netafim's Hybrid Dripline system simplifies irrigation operations with a pre-assembled outlet that eliminates some of the most labor-intensive tasks of greenhouse crop, orchard and vineyard care like the need for manual hole-punching or fitting migration rings by maintaining a fixed dropping point, to accommodate different tree growth stages. Initially launched within the UniRam™ dripline range, Hybrid Dripline technology will soon be expanded across Orbia Netafim's Heavy Wall Driplines portfolio to meet the needs of growers worldwide.
"The Hybrid Dripline comes after years of development and represents an exciting leap forward in precision irrigation technology," said Abed Masarwa, VP Products at Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim). "This innovation saves farmers time, labor and resources while delivering superior irrigation results. By integrating two distinct systems into one seamless solution, we are proud to be redefining efficiency, reliability and performance for growers, helping them achieve optimal yields even with challenging water quality."
The uniqueness of the Hybrid Dripline lies in its built-in outlet, which allows an inline dripline to function with the efficiency and adaptability of an on-line system. This innovation delivers diverse and targeted benefits to growers across vineyards, greenhouses and orchards by ensuring consistent water distribution while reducing labor-intensive tasks.
In vineyards, the built-in outlets eliminate the need for the manual placement of migration rings by preventing water drop migration and keeping the dropping point fixed. For orchards, the outlets can be easily adjusted—plugged or unplugged—to accommodate different tree growth stages. In greenhouses and protected crops, the design enables seamless connection to irrigation emitters like NetBow™ and drop leading stakes for substrates, simplifying operations and significantly reducing labor requirements.
"Managing precision irrigation across vineyards has become increasingly difficult due to the current labor challenges," said Tavo Acosta, a vineyard grower from
With its integrated dripper featuring superior clogging resistance, the Hybrid Dripline provides a reliable solution for growers using low-quality water sources, ensuring consistent and uniform performance across all conditions. This transformative technology empowers growers with efficient and adaptable irrigation solutions.
Beyond agriculture, the Hybrid Dripline also significantly improves irrigation processes in mining operations by enhancing mineral extraction efficiency and system longevity. For heap leached mines, Netafim ensures precise irrigation across pads and slopes minimizing labor costs and installation errors while improving mineral recovery rates by preventing drop migration along driplines.
Orbia Netafim plans to roll out its Hybrid technology across its entire Heavy Wall Dripline portfolio improving irrigation efficiency and performance for growers worldwide.
About Orbia
Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor & Energy Materials (Koura) sectors. The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on ensuring food and water security, expanding information access and connectivity and advancing decarbonization and energy transition with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with global headquarters in
About Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim)
Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim is the world's largest irrigation company and a global leader in precision agriculture solutions that address food, water and land scarcity for a sustainable future. Founded in 1965, Orbia Netafim pioneered the drip revolution, creating a paradigm shift toward precision irrigation. Today, by specializing in end-to-end solutions from the water source to the root zone, Orbia Netafim delivers irrigation and greenhouse projects as well as landscape and mining irrigation solutions supported by engineering, project management and financing services. Orbia Netafim is also leading the way in digital farming, irrigation and fertigation through integrating real-time monitoring, analysis and automated control into one state-of-the-art system. With 33 subsidiaries, 19 manufacturing plants, 2 recycling plants and 4,500 employees worldwide, Orbia Netafim delivers innovative, tailor-made irrigation and fertigation solutions to millions of farmers, allowing smallholders to large-scale agricultural producers and investors in over 100 countries to grow more with less™. To learn more, visit: netafim.com
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