Netafim is an active participant in the global effort to promote sustainable water management, and the company's worldwide presence enables it to make a significant impact on water usage.
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Netafim, an industry pioneer in dripline and micro-irrigation technology for agriculture and landscape, has been named the 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award laureate. The commendation will be presented at a World Water Week ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sept. 3.

The prestigious award recognizes Netafim's innovative approaches to sustainable water management and the development of new products and technologies in agricultural irrigation that help mitigate world hunger.

The laureate is granted by the Stockholm International Water Institute in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

"We are truly honored to receive the 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award," said Netafim president and CEO Igal Aisenberg, "As a global pioneer and leader in drip irrigation, we have always focused on saving water. With water and land scarcity topping the list of today's major global challenges, we're leveraging our expertise and experience in drip technology to achieve water sustainability and help combat food price inflation and ensure food security."

The company actively participates in international organizations dedicated to implementing recommended water usage practices. In this capacity Netafim partners with leading food and beverage corporations to ensure the deployment of efficient water usage methods throughout the value chain.

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