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LATIN AMERICA company worldwide ,” Medina states . Netafim Mexico is also a leader in hydroponic and organic crops , both in high demand during the last few years .
New products and digital farming The company ’ s farming solution portfolio grew during 2017 as new products were launched at the yearly Expo AgroAlimentaria Guanajuato ( food and farming exhibition ).
The NetaJet 4G ‘ fertigation ’ system became a showstopper . This machinery automatically adds fertilisers during irrigation , rapidly balancing pH and electrical conductivity in each nutrient a crop requires ; for this to happen , the NetaJet 4G has analog valves in each of its eight dosing channels . New products in the digital farming division are furnished with sensors and other measuring and monitoring instruments able to provide automation for different procedures and supporting decision-making in crop irrigation and nutrition . FertiOne , FertiKit 3G , NetaFlex 3G , rNet and rSense , among others , stand out from the new line of products .
Pace picks up in the mining division Up until a year ago , contribution from the Mining division in Netafim Mexico was minimal . But recent rises in the price of copper allows mining companies to invest in Netafim ’ s solutions for the leaching process .
Netafim supplies hoses with high resistance to clogging and FlexNet pipes to the mining industry . The latter provide a light , durable , high quality solution with integrated connections eliminating any chance of leaking .
“ Farming is our core business , but we are also keeping an eye on growth possibilities for our Mining division , making a difference with unique products ,” Medina adds .
Reduced turnover rate and accurate position profiles It ’ s no casualty that turnover rates keep decreasing at Netafim Mexico . Company culture extends far beyond benefits prescribed by law , and promotions are customary when any new position opens , thus
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