Key Takeaways
- Orbia Netafim launched two water stewardship initiatives with Amazon India
- Projects aim to save approximately 325 million liters of water annually
- Drip irrigation will replace flood irrigation across 120 hectares in Bengaluru and Hyderabad
- Initiatives support Amazon’s goal to become water positive in India by 2027
- Programs are designed to improve water efficiency while maintaining crop productivity
Orbia Netafim Expands Precision Irrigation in India
Orbia Advance Corporation’s Precision Agriculture business, Netafim, announced two water stewardship initiatives in collaboration with Amazon India. The projects are expected to save approximately 175 million liters of water annually in Bengaluru’s western agricultural belt and 150 million liters annually in northern Hyderabad, totaling approximately 325 million liters per year.
In Bengaluru, the initiative will convert traditional flood irrigation to drip irrigation across 80 hectares of gourd and tomato farms, benefiting around 70 independent farmers. In Hyderabad, 40 hectares of maize and vegetable farms will transition to drip irrigation, benefiting approximately 40 farmers.
The initiatives are aligned with Amazon’s commitment to become water positive in India by 2027 by returning more water to communities than is used in its direct operations.
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