Israel's Economy
Water Innovation
How Israel turned water scarcity into a strength through drip irrigation, recycling most of its wastewater and large desalination plants.
Israel has little natural water.
Drip irrigation
- Modern drip irrigation was developed in Israel, with Netafim founded in 1965.
- It delivers water directly to roots, saving water.
Recycling
Israel recycles a large majority of its wastewater for farming, the highest share in the world.
Desalination
Large plants like Sorek supply much of household water from the sea.
Pricing
Water is priced to reflect scarcity.
India link
Israeli firms have worked on drip irrigation and water projects in India.
The drip line
A farmer in the Negev desert grows tomatoes using drip lines that deliver precise amounts of water.
Thinking deserts can't farm
Drip irrigation and recycling make it possible.
Key takeaways
- Netafim pioneered drip irrigation.
- Israel recycles most wastewater.
- Desalination supplies household water.
- Pricing reflects scarcity.
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