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Love it or fear it, AI is here to stay, and Rivulis is the market leader embracing this technology to create value for the agriculture sector.

August 2024: Rivulis, the leader in innovative micro-irrigation solutions, proudly announces the launch of its market-leading AI technology, Rivulis AI, designed to provide farmers and irrigation professionals with specific tailored, and credible information to solve their problems. Joining the AI renaissance, this advanced system leverages field-trusted innovation to provide accessible, expert-written content tailored to the needs of modern agriculture and irrigation solutions.

Rivulis AI underscores our commitment to innovation and adds to our already market-leading ‘Knowledge Hub’ packed with insights and information from our 80-year history in the irrigation industry. Rivulis AI has been carefully trained and refined by our team of experts, ensuring that users receive accurate and specifically relevant information to their unique questions. Embedded in the ‘Knowledge Hub’ the technology is equipped with our quality stamp, guaranteeing the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Says Eran Ossmy, President of Micro Irrigation Division, Rivulis.

The globe faces a transformative era, with AI technology playing a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Rivulis AI shapes the conversation around agriculture and micro-irrigation, applying context and refining responses to deliver specific, detailed information. Its intuitive function allows it to ask clarifying questions, ensuring it finds the most accurate information to address each user’s needs.

“It has a conversational nature, like having a brain, that enables it to provide insightful, context-aware responses. Rivulis AI continually evolves, learning from interactions and growing in capability, to remain at the forefront of technological advancements”, shares Igor Goldfeld, Head of Global Digital Marketing, at Rivulis.

Key Benefits of AI in Micro-Irrigation:

1. Enhanced Decision-Making: The Rivulis AI bot provides farmers with precise data and actionable insights, aiding in better decision-making.
2. Increased Efficiency: It offers predictive analytics, creating time savings and leading to more efficient resource utilization and cost savings.
3. Sustainability: AI technology supports sustainable farming practices by optimizing water usage, reducing chemical inputs, and enhancing soil health.
4. Customized Solutions: The bot’s ability to engage in detailed conversations allows it to provide highly customized solutions.

“With its unparalleled ability to learn and grow, the Rivulis AI bot is not a static tool but a continually improving partner. It leverages the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to provide farmers with the insights and solutions they need to thrive,” concludes Goldfeld.

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Rivulis’ Manna operations to merge into Phytech.

Kfar Saba, Israel – July 22, 2024. In a pivotal advance for the agricultural technology industry, Rivulis, a global climate and irrigation leader, and Phytech, a pioneer in digital farming solutions, are excited to announce their new strategic partnership. This collaboration represents a major step forward in sustainable farming, combining Rivulis’ global presence and leadership in micro irrigation products and solutions with Phytech’s cutting-edge real-time plant health and hydraulic monitoring and automation technology.

Rivulis, recognized for enhancing irrigation efficiency and boosting productivity across diverse farming environments, will integrate its cloud-based precision irrigation subsidiary, Manna, into Phytech. Phytech’s data driven approach, initially focused on aiding agronomic decision-making through real-time plant/tree health monitoring, has gradually expanded into real time hydraulic monitoring and automation of grower’s irrigation and fertigation infrastructure, providing farmers with a comprehensive view of their entire irrigation and fertigation system and further improving efficiency and sustainability.

This integration enables farmers to optimize plant performance and resource usage with unprecedented accuracy and simplicity, setting a new standard in the ag-tech sector. By merging Phytech’s detailed, sensor-based field data with Manna’s spatial remote sensing capabilities, farmers will gain unparalleled monitoring and insights into their crops, irrigation systems, and fields, alongside actionable irrigation recommendations and closed-loop system automation. The integration of Manna into Phytech also includes the Jain Logic and Observant offerings in the USA and Australia, respectively.

This strategic alliance also solidifies Rivulis’ role as a shareholder in Phytech and expands the reach of Phytech’s advanced solutions across Rivulis’ extensive global retail network and turnkey project channels, aiming to accelerate global agriculture technology adoption. Phytech’s technology can also enable irrigation dealers to enrich their service to growers with a data driven proactive approach. Rivulis will continue to offer additional solutions such as ReelView, the free, cloud-based crop and field monitoring application, in conjunction with its products.

Rivulis’ CEO, Richard Klapholz, stated,

“This partnership marks a pivotal moment for us at Rivulis as we join forces with Phytech to drive unprecedented advancements in agricultural technology. The integration of ReelView and Manna within Phytech enables a seamless digital journey for farmers, providing a tiered approach for farmers to integrate increasingly sophisticated ag-tech capabilities into their operations. Together, we are setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability in farming practices worldwide.”

Phytech’s CEO, Oren Kind remarked,

“Our initial success in encouraging growers to adopt technology stemmed from addressing real needs, such as alleviating the loneliness of agronomic decision-making and enabling growers a real-time problem detection in their hydraulic systems. To make this initial success affect agriculture on a global scale requires us to partner with world leaders. Being chosen by Rivulis, one of the global leaders in the irrigation world, as their technology partner, is a significant milestone that will accelerate our ability to scale globally, helping growers embark on a much-needed digital transformation toward more sustainable and efficient practices”.

Manna’s CEO Hoav Lapidot added,

“Joining hands with Phytech allows us to expand our technological capabilities and reach. Our shared vision for a smarter, better way of farming is now significantly closer to widespread adoption.”

About Rivulis:

Rivulis is a global irrigation and climate solutions leader empowering farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices through micro irrigation and climate-resilient models. 

Rivulis offers the most innovative irrigation solutions for seasonal, permanent, and protected crop environments, through its multiple product and service portfolio brands: Rivulis, NaanDanJain, Jain, Eurodrip and Manna. With 80 years of field-trusted innovation, Rivulis has 21 large-scale manufacturing sites in 15 countries and approximately 3,000 employees located in 35 countries, three R&D Centers (Israel, California, and Greece) and multiple Irrigation Project Design Centers around the globe.

Leading the mass adoption of micro irrigation globally, Rivulis is committed to increasing accessibility to all farmers everywhere through simple, affordable, and smart technology covering the full cycle from design to harvest. To learn more about, visit www.rivulis.com

About Phytech:

Phytech helps growers optimize the farming production value chain by utilizing proprietary plant and field condition sensors, delivering data-driven agronomic insights and recommendations executed by in-field automation controls for repeated economic & environmental impact with optimized yields, water & input savings by direct daily service to more than 1000 leading global fruit, nut and commodity crop producers, covering 45 million trees on 18,000 sites.

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Transitioning to sustainable farming practices and obtaining carbon credits is a complex, long-term process that can take over 24 months. Rivulis supports farmers at every step, from advising on best practices to managing the registration process. Rivulis develops its scientific approaches to measure and model the carbon sequestration impact of such changes, especially in soils and trees, per the requirements of the VCM. Recommendations include switching to drip irrigation, reducing tillage, implementing cover crops, using fewer fertilizers, incorporating residues into the soil, and implementing agroforestry practices.

The impact of Rivulis’ initiatives is evident in the rapid growth of their listed projects, covering over 4,000 hectares (doubling where it was just 6 months ago) globally. For example, a collective of row crop farms in Northern Italy that spans 3,000 hectares, and 150 hectares of farms in Israel, growing avocados more sustainably, have joined the program. Another farm in Portugal, that employs a broad set of sustainable farming practices, like using solar energy and enriching the organic matter in the soil, is replacing intensive corn cultivation with a native olive grove.

The Rivulis Climate team is in advanced discussions with other growers globally, highlighting the growing awareness and adoption of carbon credits in agriculture.

“This achievement underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and demonstrates our ability to advance complex agronomic solutions and climate-resilient models to drive meaningful environmental and economic benefits,” shares Baravir.

The European Union has begun placing conditions on sustainable farming for agricultural subsidies, and there is active discussion about similar measures in the U.S. Rivulis Climate gears farmers in anticipation of any changes that may happen.

Benefits for farmers include:

• New Income Source: Carbon credits provide additional revenue without disrupting operations.
• Sustainability: Adopting regenerative agriculture practices leads to healthier soil, increased biodiversity, and reduced chemical use.
• Recognition: Farmers are acknowledged for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and capturing carbon.
• Futureproofing: Stay ahead of regulatory and customer demands regarding environmental impact.

“We invite farmers, stakeholders, and the agricultural community to join in shaping the future of agriculture. Participating in the Rivulis Climate program means farmers benefit financially and contribute to global environmental efforts,” continues Baravir.

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Two successful trials conducted in Greece aimed at improving potato farming efficiency during spring and winter cultivating periods have demonstrated the effectiveness of Rivulis’ advanced drip irrigation technologies.

This global staple food is humble but a healthy tuber and is one of the most commercially grown crops in the world with approximately 375 million tons produced each year! The trials compared Rivulis’ drip irrigation solutions with the common method of overhead irrigation using sprinklers, which is prevalent in Greece for potato cultivation.

Rivulis focused on testing Rivulis’ system with two different water sources and two distinct types of soil. In the spring trial, river water was used for irrigation in sandy soil, while in the winter trial, a drill was employed for water in clay soil.

Both projects meant deploying the same Rivulis drip irrigation system, designed to accommodate field parameters such as plant and line spacing, and specific potato varieties (‘Vogue’ and ‘Liseta’) meant for the fresh market.

The results of both trials were remarkable in yield and quality. During the spring trial, both systems produced an impressive total yield of 53 tons per hectare, outperforming the area’s average yield of 45 tons per hectare, with the same variety and conditions. However, an in-depth analysis revealed key differences: the Drip system achieved a higher marketable yield and better average potato weight when compared to the Sprinkler system.

Similarly, during the winter trial, the drip system achieved a higher yield compared to the sprinkler system, with respective differences also in marketable yield.

These results highlight the efficiency of Rivulis’ drip irrigation solutions in optimizing water usage, minimizing losses, improving input efficacy, and enhancing marketability across different conditions (season, soil, water source, etc.).

The implementation of drip irrigation not only resulted in higher potato yields but also showcased a remarkable reduction in water consumption. Specifically, the drip system utilized 18% less water during the spring season and 40% less water during the winter season compared to sprinklers.

These trials demonstrate Rivulis’ commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security.

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It is not every day that you implement a new irrigation system, but everyday technology and options for optimal irrigation evolve to suit the changing needs of climate, farmers, and consumers alike. Rivulis knows this, and how to make sure irrigation professionals are at the forefront of developments to always provide the best insight and advice to customers.

Our ongoing commitment to making irrigation accessible and farmers profitable is paramount. We love what we do, and continually invest in staying ahead of the curve. This is why we have built on the Rivulis Hydraulic Tool. Accessible from a mobile phone, and targeted to technical support, sales teams, dealers, and sophisticated farmer users, the Hydraulic Tool is a simple to-access in-field tool that allows you to input a variety of specific details and variables for trusted irrigation estimations.

Open to all, register for free, the Hydraulic Tool is a complimentary bow in the string to Rivulis’ other powerful smart farming tools like the well-respected WCADI, used extensively by irrigation engineers around the world to design some of the most sophisticated and advanced irrigation solutions.

Growing to a leadership position and through extensive acquisition of the most trusted brands in the market, like most recently NaanDanJain, Rivulis has the broadest range of micro-irrigation solutions, and the Hydraulic Tool has been updated to reflect this extensive portfolio of high-quality products, making sure customers get the very best, every time.

Offering key information and estimates upfront about a project, means you know what you are in for. Through its professional user interface, the tool has been updated to include the full product range, allowing for fully customizable data inputs directly from the field, reducing margin of error and significant time savings.

Benefits include:

• Lateral calculations: instantlyretrieve the hydraulic properties of Rivulis and NaanDan products from the extensive in-built database. Easily create your lateral design, including factoring in the impact of sloping ground and lateral length required. The Hydraulic Tool automatically calculates head loss, the pressure required at the start of the lateral, and other parameters to create a design that delivers optimum performance.
• Sub-main and mainline calculations: the calculator can determine the optimum diameter and length configurations to meet the required flow rate, while also calculating head loss and velocity. It allows you to account for variables such as sloping ground and whether the sub-main is in the middle or at the end of the field.
• Evaluate and overall system: quickly get a picture of the overall system by using the Irrigation Design component. By entering the necessary information (water emission product, irrigation area, application rate, flow rate of water source, and maximum available irrigation time) Rivulis Hydraulic Tool determines if your water source is sufficient for irrigation and shows necessary adjustments for desired applications.
• Determine the best sprinkler design layout: Every Drop Counts (EDC) is an inbuilt tool that evaluates sprinkler profiles and coverage. It calculates CU and DU based on your selected Rivulis or NaanDan sprinkler and layout configuration, providing a visual representation of the water application rate.

Giving our customers more control and surety gives us peace of mind. Thousands of irrigation stakeholders use the Hydraulic Tool, with numbers growing, and we are proud and pleased to offer this value add.

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Until recently tapes and thin wall drip lines could only be made with one blend of resins. Through Rivulis’ commitment to investing in recycling technology, the new T-Tape White is manufactured with multi-layer blown film resin construction, meaning that the drip tape can be produced with composite layers that optimize product performance while using recycled material between the inner and outer layers. T-Tape White will be launched at the FIMA event in February 2024 in Spain, and then roll out to other territories.   

T-Tape White has three layers of optimized product performance, a premium virgin white exterior which provides initial temperature reduction of the water when in direct sunlight, a middle layer utilizing recycled material for sustainability, and a black interior layer for protection against algae growth inside the tube.   

The white outer layer reduces the initial water temperature, which during in-field tests, resulted in a temperature reduction for the first 10 minutes of operation when in direct sunlight. This is relevant for young seedlings transplanted from a stable to a harsher environment when the feeder roots are more sensitive to water temperature. Other benefits include reduced calcium carbonate build-up, meaning less scale build-up in the drip itself, higher visibility in the field, and less elongation during the season. 

The navigation of the Knowledge Hub has an intuitive menu and search function that allows you to discover the specific drip irrigation-related issue or technical aspect you require. It includes a range of formulas commonly required, whether it be how much water is required to meet the plant water requirements, pump considerations, irrigation scheduling, and chemical calculations for maintenance, all with both metric and US measurements.

If you are new to drip irrigation, you can use the Drip Guides to understand the key determining factors in designing and deciding on what drip irrigation solution is right for you. For those already using drip irrigation the Knowledge Hub provides detailed information on maintenance like filtration, pressure, flow, flushing, and fertigation.

The Drip Guide is split into 4 modules. The first module introduces drip irrigation and the 6 key considerations for the development of your system. The second module provides an in-depth overview of drip irrigation systems and components, while the third module delivers an introduction to hydraulic design and step-by-step instructions for installation and start-up. Lastly, the fourth module is focussed completely on maintenance to get the best longevity out of your system.

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Rivulis is proud to lead the charge with the launch of its new T-Tape White, made from at least 50% recycled materials. More sustainable farming without compromising performance. To farmers, it is a farm-hold name, T-Tape. Design in motion, T-Tape is renowned for its reliability in water application, clogging resistance, strength, and customizable configurations and, due to a new pioneering manufacturing technology, it is now available in an option made from at least 50% recycled material while not compromising on performance.

It is the same ultimate trusted T-Tape that is renowned for its reliability in water applications, clogging resistance, strength, and customizable configurations, now offered in a solution that provides both a more environmentally friendly option, also with the benefits of a white outer layer. The core of our business has always been to stay connected to our farmers and their needs. As regulatory pressure mounts for farming operations to become mindful of impacts on the planet, to support our customers and growers Rivulis has developed the new White T-Tape, which is made from at least 50% recycled material, that incorporates the highest quality and top performance as Rivulis T-Tape.  

Until recently tapes and thin wall drip lines could only be made with one blend of resins. Through Rivulis’ commitment to investing in recycling technology, the new T-Tape White is manufactured with multi-layer blown film resin construction, meaning that the drip tape can be produced with composite layers that optimize product performance while using recycled material between the inner and outer layers. T-Tape White will be launched at the FIMA event in February 2024 in Spain, and then roll out to other territories.   

T-Tape White has three layers of optimized product performance, a premium virgin white exterior which provides initial temperature reduction of the water when in direct sunlight, a middle layer utilizing recycled material for sustainability, and a black interior layer for protection against algae growth inside the tube.   

The white outer layer reduces the initial water temperature, which during in-field tests, resulted in a temperature reduction for the first 10 minutes of operation when in direct sunlight. This is relevant for young seedlings transplanted from a stable to a harsher environment when the feeder roots are more sensitive to water temperature. Other benefits include reduced calcium carbonate build-up, meaning less scale build-up in the drip itself, higher visibility in the field, and less elongation during the season. 

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The Financing Package will allow Rivulis to re-finance its own debt and also re-finance the debt of the International Irrigation Business (“IIB”) of Jain Irrigation (India), which, according to prior announcements made on the 22nd of June 2022, will merge with Rivulis pending regulatory approvals. Whilst not in place now, Rivulis has the option to approach all the lenders to incorporate sustainability features based on KPIs (to be agreed) in order to track the Company’s ESG performance.

Eran Ezra, Rivulis CFO, explained: “This Financing package, offered by such prestigious banking institutions, underscores our strong forward momentum to become a global irrigation and climate leader, and is testimony to the strong backing received in this. The package will allow for strong organic growth while simultaneously enabling us to execute on our already announced merger with Jain’s IIB. The terms obtained by the banks, including covenant and maturities’ structure, will give us the operational flexibility we need to execute on our strategic plans to make modern irrigation accessible to growers across the globe and will enable management focus on the tasks ahead of us.”

Dalit Uri, HSBC Israel, Head of Corporate Banking, added: “We are proud to support Rivulis, a truly innovative company committed to resolving the most pressing challenges of our planet: feeding humanity while preserving the planet from the perils of climate change. As a leading international bank it was natural for us to become a part of Rivulis’ journey to help growers across the world.” 

About Rivulis:

Rivulis is a global micro irrigation leader focused on enabling and promoting a sustainable agri-food supply chain to not only feed our planet but also save it from the perils of climate change.  

Rivulis offers the most innovative irrigation solutions for seasonal, permanent, and protected crop environments, through its three product and service portfolio brands: Rivulis, Eurodrip and Manna. Established in 1966, Rivulis has 16 large-scale manufacturing sites located across six continents, three R&D Centers (Israel, California, and Greece) and multiple Irrigation Project Design Centers around the globe.

Leading the mass adoption of micro irrigation globally, Rivulis is committed to increasing accessibility to all growers everywhere through simple, affordable, and smart technology covering the full cycle from design to harvest. To learn how Rivulis can help you GROW BEYOND your highest expectations season after season, visit www.rivulis.com.

About HSBC Holdings plc:
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 64 countries and territories in its geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$3,022bn at 31 March 2022, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.

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