Netafim Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd. Awarded Most Promising Irrigation, Field Automation Solutions & Service Provider in Southern India

VADODARA, Gujarat, October 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Once again reiterating Netafim's glorious journey of success and its ability to seep deep into the heart of Indian farmers by facilitating them a prosperous and peaceful life, the World's Micro Irrigation Leader has been awarded "Most Promising Irrigation, Field Automation Solutions & Service Provider in Southern India" in Southern India Business & Service Excellence Awards 2012, organised by Big Brand Research Pvt. Ltd.

Big Brand Research Pvt. Ltd. is one of the partners of Brands Academy, premier brand management consultancy in India. The award was handed over to Netafim India amidst huge gathering at the gala award ceremony on 13^th October held at The Lalit Ashok in Bangalore.

India is primarily an agrarian economy where 67% of the population is dependent upon agriculture for its livelihood. With 16.7% of world's population, India has only 2.4% of land and only 4% of world's usable water. About 77% of this water is used in agriculture. Smart Irrigation Solutions play pivotal role in enhancing crop productivity. This technology not only saves water but also saves power, fertilizer and labour use. Field Automation is another solution that can help improving the agriculture efficiency of the country.

Mr. K. M. Mahamulkar, Head, Southern Market, Netafim Irrigation India expressed the noble intentions of the company, at this occasion and said that Netafim is committed to serve the nation with quality products and innovative technology ably supported by Agronomy and after sales support services and will continue to serve in a more efficient way for years to come. The award is dedicated to the trust Indian farmers have shown towards Netafim products and services, which have been amazing and Netafim appreciates the same.

About Netafim:

Netafim is the global leader in drip and micro-irrigation solutions for sustainable productivity. With 27 subsidiaries, 13 manufacturing plants and over 3,000 employees worldwide, Netafim delivers innovative and state-of-the-art solutions in over 110 countries across the globe. Founded in 1965, Netafim pioneered the drip irrigation revolution, creating a paradigm shift toward low-flow agricultural irrigation. Today, Netafim offers a wide range of irrigation and complementary solutions for agriculture, landscaping and mining. From drippers and dripper lines, through sprinklers and micro-emitters, to crop management technology (CMT) systems and greenhouse solutions, Netafim's market-leading products and services enable cost-effective irrigation for optimal and sustainable results. For more information, visit http://www.netafim.com.

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