I knew you were an irrigation company, but didn’t know you were also a commercial greenhouse project company?

20 years ago we started to work with the farmers that adopted our drip irrigation systems – helping them to evolve and expand into new ways of cultivation, new crops and new technologies. Today you can find our drip irrigation products in two-thirds of all the advanced commercial greenhouses in the world, and we utilise this know-how and experience to support full commercial greenhouse projects from ideation to success. We’ve developed commercial greenhouse projects in all 5 continents, supporting our clients through our 33 business units on the ground.

What are the advantages of greenhouses – why not open fields?

There are so many advantages to greenhouses, particularly when you consider the growing population and our need to grow more food to ensure food security. Greenhouses reduce the outer influences and therefore the risks. Greenhouses also optimize crop production by providing crops with the best conditions for growing, regardless of the climate and season, all year-round – increasing yield per square meter, while also optimizing the use of our natural resources such as water.What’s more, greenhouses also mean enabling food to grow closer to cities in a way that’s safer, cleaner, fresher and with fewer pesticides.

What project management models do you provide?

We match our project management model to your specific requirements. We can operate a supply & supervision model, or an EPC/turnkey model. Both can include your master plan, design, equipment supply, civil works and construction.

Do you provide operation and management services (O&M)?

Yes. If you require O&M services, we can provide after-sale local agronomic support and farm management for one growing season, or more.

Do you manage all contractors?

Yes. As a company the size of Netafim we have most of the technical expertise you need in-house. However, we also have the ability to bring in the best in the world, if a specialist contractor is required. Whoever we bring in, we manage, so the only team you have to interface with is Netafim.

Do you also help with financing?

Yes, we are able to help you organise a financing solution for your commercial greenhouse project. With our subsidiaries in over 33 countries, we’re often able to provide more varied financing options than others in the greenhouse industry. This could even include financing solutions that don’t require you to start paying instalments until your greenhouse is up and running. Read more on our greenhouse financing

Commercial greenhouse projects

About Gakon Netafim

Gakon Netafim, a world leader in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), has 70 years of experience building Dutch glasshouses with precision agriculture expertise. We deliver high-quality projects worldwide with a local team across various crops and climates. Gakon Netafim supports local and sustainable food production by enabling high yields in any environment using fewer resources.

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The Future of Controlled Farming

Farming has always been a risky business. In recent years, several overlapping crises have made us realize how critical it is to grow food locally. Countries should grow food in a controlled environment to increase food security.

In response to increasing food insecurity, commercial greenhouse projects are expanding.

Yields in a commercial greenhouse are 8-10 times higher compared to an open field. The yield of a Dutch tomato grower can be 50kg/m2. Growers produce crops all year round and reduce water and fertilizer by up to 40%. The greenhouse provides fresh local food more sustainably.

A greenhouse provides sustainable profit with a high yield while keeping operational costs low. One-third of the price per kilo is energy, and renewable energy, CO₂, and heat from surrounding factories can increase the yield and make you produce more environment friendly.

Investing in high-tech greenhouses is an opportunity to improve long-term results.

From Idea to Execution - We've Got You Covered

Whether you need technical guidance or end-to-end greenhouse project management, we are here to deliver the level of support you need. You can choose a tailor-made irrigation solution with Netafim Services or partner with Netafim Projects where you will benefit from our profound agricultural expertise, advanced engineering capabilities, and superior execution - all the ingredients you need to produce a flourishing agricultural project.

Finding the Right Greenhouse Solution For You:

Greenhouse Structures

Different locations, climates and crops require different greenhouse structures to give your plants the right conditions and protection. We offer the full range of greenhouse structure options including glasshouses, polyethylene greenhouses and polytunnels, and nethouses. At the feasibility stage of your project, we’ll work with you to configure the right greenhouse structure for your goals.

Greenhouse technology

Today, smart technology and innovation is enabling commercial greenhouse projects to grow crops faster, more efficiently and in almost every external condition. At Netafim we have vast experience delivering these highly specialized greenhouse systems and combining them within greenhouse projects.

Water systems

We provide solutions for every commercial greenhouse project, whether the crop is tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, blueberries, flowers or medical cannabis. As agri-business advisors, we also help you decide which crops will give you the best return on investment.

Project Management

We offer the complete package for delivering a successful turnkey greenhouse project; A high level of in-house expertise, advanced digital tools, flexible management models, and on-the-ground support around the world. We guarantee professionalism throughout the greenhouse project process.

Greenhouse financing

With the size of Netafim we have the ability to open doors to a wider range of investment partners and offer financing packages not available from others in our industry. It means we can find and source the best greenhouse financing solution for your project.

Greenhouse crops

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What Makes Gakon Netafim the Leading Choice for Commercial Greenhouse Projects?

FOR SUCH A MAJOR INVESTMENT, SIZE MATTERS

For a major investment like a commercial greenhouse project, it makes sense to have a major player by your side. We are the world’s biggest irrigation company and a leader in commercial greenhouse projects, with over 70 years of experience, a presence in over 110 countries, and a strong financial backbone.

YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH AGRICULTURAL SPECIALISTS

Hands-on experience in the agricultural sector is an important factor when you choose a partner for a complicated commercial greenhouse project. A significant benefit of developing a greenhouse with Gakon Netafim is our agricultural knowledge. It enables us to develop precisely the correct solution for the weather conditions and climate demands of your location in terms of structure, crop type, production method, and technology solutions.

“As a newcomer to the agricultural industry, it was important for us to choose a partner that could offer extensive agronomic support and give us peace of mind for such a large project.” Vingroup, Vietnam

THE ONLY TEAM YOU NEED TO HIRE

We know that as a client it helps to have one team managing your whole commercial greenhouse project. We lead every step of the commercial greenhouse project lifecycle: feasibility, planning, execution and after-sales support. We manage all the teams on the ground for you. Once you partner with Gakon-Netafim, we lead the way from there. More>

THE WORLD’S MOST EXTENSIVE TRACK RECORD

We’ve designed and delivered hundreds of end-to-end commercial greenhouse projects all over the world. Gakon Netafim commercial greenhouse projects can be found from Vietnam and Kazakhstan to South Africa and Croatia. They are recognized as some of the most cutting-edge and complex commercial greenhouse projects in the business.

GLOBAL EXPERTISE IN HOUSE

One of our unique strengths at Gakon-Netafim is the high level of expertise we have in-house, from agronomists to hydraulic experts to construction and heating engineers. Having everyone as part of the same organization allows for better planning and a guarantee of professionalism.

IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION

Our own steel and aluminum production and logistics facility which spans over 15,000m² enables us to be on time, on budget, meet all industry standards and certifications and provide our global clients quality products at a competitive price.

LOCAL PRESENCE ON THE GROUND

We combine our global expertise with a strong local presence: with over 5,000 employees in over 110 countries, our team doesn’t fly in and fly out. You have a local team on the ground supporting you and your commercial greenhouse project for as long as needed.

“Consultants advised us to speak with the Netafim team. We were happy with their team and their approach, and we became partners.”

Sanjar Gulyamov, Project Manager, EcoInvest

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Our Commercial Greenhouse Projects in Action

Germany and Austria: Grow Natural, Fresh Products In a Sustainable Way

Gakon Netafim had been involved in developing a glasshouse facility for the production of conventional and organic fruits and vegetables for the Steiner family.

VIETNAM: A RELIABLE SUPPLY OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

One of Vietnam’s leading food retailers needed to guarantee a steady supply of quality fruit and veg to their shelves. We developed a major 70-hectare polyhouse structure, managing this commercial greenhouse project from end-to-end.

AZERBAIJAN: GROWING TOMATOES, SAVING WATER

GP Alpha wanted a greener way to grow tomatoes all year round. With our resource-efficient structure and precision irrigation they’ve reduced water and fertilizer use by 40%.

KAZAKHSTAN: FRESH VEGETABLES 230KM FROM THE NEAREST CITY

We constructed a fully functioning commercial greenhouse project to provide fresh vegetables for oil and gas-field workers, 230km from the nearest city and in severe winter conditions.

SOUTH AFRICA: SOILLESS BLUEBERRIES PROTECTED FROM THE HEAT

Together with an experienced South African vegetable producer, we established a soilless blueberry production project protected from the hot and windy climate outside.

The greenhouse project lifecycle

For complex Greenhouse projects to succeed, they require specialized agronomic expertise, advanced technology and engineering capabilities, superior orchestration and execution, and smooth, seamless collaboration. This is exactly what we bring to every project, delivering successful results at every stage along the

01 - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

An initial high-level evaluation is done to assess the project’s feasibility , financial viability. This covers everything from location suitability, on-site visits, to data collecting, to early stage risk assessment.

Services and Deliverables include:

Pre-feasibility report with initial project assessment
Business concept and budget estimates
Basic recommendations for Go/No-Go decision

02 - DETAILED DESIGN

A comprehensive strategy based on agronomic and engineering parameters is created, which defines the master plan and detailed design for the project. This includes structure type selection, heating system design, cultivation technique, precision irrigation system design, climate control and more.

Services and Deliverables include:

Full project documentation
Project financing services

03 - EXECUTION

We construct, manage, and execute the entire project so it is completed on time, on spec, and on budget. Our team coordinates every aspect of the project’s implementation, all the way up to formal commissioning and handover procedures.

Services include:

EPC/EPCM contracting
Professional on-site and off-site project management services
Installation supervision.

04 - O&M

To ensure the project’s long-term success, we provide personalized, ongoing technical and agronomic support including expert on-site training to ensure customers see their desired ROI long after the project is implemented.

Services include:

Training and capacity building
Agronomic consultancy
System review and technical support
Full O&M of the irrigation system

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