In a unique project, Netafim designed and integrated a complete set of greenhouse technology systems which are now being used to grow tomatoes in the cold desert climate of Turkmenistan. The gas-rich republic, bordering the Caspian Sea, is one of the most isolated countries in the world, and Netafim is among just a small handful of foreign companies operating in the country’s horticulture sector.
As part of the project, Netafim was responsible for managing the complex integration of greenhouse irrigation, fertigation, heating, electricity and control systems for a series of 6 greenhouses, covering over 8 hectares. Netafim also installed a pioneering ultrafiltration system that collects drain water and uses medical-grade technology to disinfect and prepare the water for recycling.
This was all done by Netafim’s local team from the Turkistan region. The team handled integration and provides post-sales agro-technical support for the customer. Few foreign greenhouse companies operate in Turkmenistan, and Netafim was chosen for its flexibility, professionalism, expertise and ability to integrate both the structure and its systems.
“We are happy to have chosen Netafim because of their fast reaction time, service provided by Netafim’s local specialists that are available to us 24/7 and their ability to integrate between the different systems and the structure of our greenhouses,” said a spokesman for the contracting company.
The project was completed earlier this year (2019) and the first crop of tomatoes are already being exported.
For more information:
Netafim
Derech Hashalom 10
Tel Aviv, Israel 67892
Tel: 972 - 8 - 6474747
Fax: 972 - 8 - 6473983
www.netafim.com