Impact of Financial Impetus on Distribution Channels : Nafa

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• Impact of Financial Impetus on Distribution
  Channels Nafa

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Table of content

• Impact of Financial Impetus on Distribution
  Channels Nafa

• About Us

What is Drip Irrigation?
Drip Irrigation Crops that can be grown

• Why should farmers opt for Drip Irrigation?

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About Us - Financing Solutions For Climate
Resilient, Future Ready Profitable Farming.

• Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency Pvt. Ltd.
  (NAFA) was promoted by Netafim Group, Israel to
  finance the stakeholders in micro-irrigation
  value chain. Netafim invented and pioneered the
  adoption of drip irrigation system across the
  world with the mission to promote a global change
  in the way water is used in agriculture.
• One of the major hurdles in adoption, of micro
  irrigation by farmers, was their access to
  finance, hence Netafim decided to provide
  financial solutions to the stakeholders in micro
  irrigation value chain. NAFA, the Non-Banking
  Finance Company (NBFC) of Netafim Group, received
  the RBI license and commenced operations in
  March2013.

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• Impact of Financial Impetus on Distribution
  Channels Nafa

• Importance of irrigation
• Agricultural production is heavily dependent on
  the availability of water. With the weather
  patterns changing rapidly owing to global
  warming, dependence on monsoon rains for crops is
  highly risky. Besides, monsoon rains only last
  for about 3-4 months, and the better part of the
  year is predominantly dry. Additionally, drought,
  famines, and water scarcity in rural India can
  lead to poor agricultural output, pushing farmers
  into debt.
• In such a scenario, irrigation can prove to be a
  boon for farmers across the country as the
  agricultural productivity on irrigated farms is
  remarkably higher than that on un-irrigated
  farms.
• Another way in which irrigation can boost
  agricultural production is by making multiple
  cropping a possibility. Farmers can leverage
  Indias tropical and sub-tropical climatic
  conditions to their advantage by growing multiple
  crop cycles all year round with the help of
  irrigation.

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• What is Drip Irrigation?

• In drip irrigation, a vast network of dripper
  lines is created across the farm. Dripper lines
  are pipes fitted with drippers that deliver water
  and fertilisers uniformly and directly to the
  crops root zones.
• How is drip irrigation better for the crops?
• Like humans need frequent and balanced meals
  throughout the day, plants also require regular
  and uniformly distributed water and nutrients to
  ensure proper growth. Heres how drip irrigation
  provides optimal growth in plants
• It optimises the availability of water and
  fertilisers.
• The amount of water and fertiliser delivered to
  the crops can be customised based on their
  individual needs.
• Drip irrigation prevents saturation of water and
  is excellent for soil aeration.
• It also keeps the soil from becoming saline from
  excessive usage of fertilisers.
• By arresting water accumulation, it prevents
  fungal infections caused due to wet and decaying
  foliage.

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• Why should farmers opt for Drip Irrigation?

• Apart from the fact that it is efficient water
  and nutrient delivery system across the farm,
  drip irrigation has several other benefits that
  make it the most preferred irrigation method for
  farmers. Drip irrigation offers a higher ROI than
  other irrigation methods, allowing the farmers to
  operate their agricultural lands better. Other
  benefits of drip irrigation include
• It is a cost-effective method of irrigation.
• A higher crop yield is consistent both in terms
  of quantity and quality.
• It saves water by preventing water loss by way of
  evaporation, wastage and runoff.
• It ensures the even distribution of water and
  nutrients across all the crops.
• It utilises 100 of the land and is suitable for
  all soil types across the varied topography of
  India.
• Since drip irrigation works perfectly well on
  lower water pressure, it leads to remarkable
  energy savings.
• In other irrigation methods, there is a high
  chance that the lands natural slope can cause
  the water and other fertilisers to accumulate in
  one spot, resulting in uneven distribution of
  water and fertiliser. Drip irrigation solves this
  issue efficiently and effectively.

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• Drip Irrigation Crops that can be grown

• The drip irrigation method is suitable for all
  kinds of crops. Farmers can ensure optimum
  production and high yield of almost every crop by
  implementing drip irrigation methods across their
  farms.
• Right from field crops like wheat, corn,
  sugarcane etc., to vegetables and fruits growing
  in soil or by way of hydroponics. Drip irrigation
  is also suitable for all kinds of terrains, from
  flat fields to sloping lands. While setting up a
  drip irrigation system that farmers must heed,
  the only consideration is the crop, its needs,
  and the field conditions.
• Conclusion
• Drip irrigation offers almost 95-100 efficiency
  in water usage making it perfect for farmers
  living in drought-prone areas with a paucity of
  water resources. Moreover, drip irrigation is
  also cost-effective with a respectable Return on
  Investment. By delivering significantly high crop
  yield while simultaneously saving on resource
  inputs such as water energy, fertiliser, and
  labour. It also enables farmers to enjoy higher
  profits.

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What We Promote?
Sustainable Agriculture Practices by promoting
climate resilient technologies by focusing on
using water efficiently to reduce negative impact
on environment.
Access to Financial Service To small holder
farmers and Small Medium rural agri enterprises
Improving Farmers Income Level By helping him to
adopt cash-crops, increasing crop-productivity
and helping him to grow more with less
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Thank you
Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency Pvt. Ltd.
(NAFA) Registered Office 1602 1603, The
Affaires, 16th Floor, Plot no. 9, Sector 17, Palm
Beach Road, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 400 705,
Maharashtra.
Phone Number 91-22-6170 7600 Toll-Free  1800
2677762 Whatsapp  [phone] Email
info_at_nafa.co.in customercare_at_nafa.co.in
Web https//nafa.co.in