Project and financial viability
World's Biggest Drip Irrigated Sugarcane Project in Ethiopia
In 2015, Ethiopian Sugar Corporation partnered with Netafim to expand sugarcane production. Leveraging global expertise, Netafim initiated the world's largest greenfield drip irrigated sugarcane project, spanning 7,000 hectares. A 65km pipeline delivers water directly to the Wolkaite plantation, utilizing advanced resource-efficient technology. Netafim managed all aspects, from feasibility studies and financing to designing and constructing two mega-pump stations and the extensive pipeline. They continue to provide agro-technica support for seamless precision irrigation implementation.
Project Scope
Business concept and budget estimates
Project financing
EPC: project design, procurement and execution
Irrigation system design
Project execution
Agronomical planning and support
More about sugarcane
Results Achieved
Delivering water from the source direct to the fields | Adopting drip technology and innovation | Higher local sugarcane production
