--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260814-orbia-netafim-targets-smaller-farms-with-new-digital-irrigation-system/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Orbia Netafim targets smaller farms with new digital irrigation system Publication Date: 2026-08-14T15:00:00-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-08-13T22:53:36-04:00 Author: Editors (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/fertilizereditors/) Categories: [Precision Agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/precision-agriculture/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Digital Farming](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/digital-farming/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Production & Supply](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/production/) ![Orbia Netafim targets smaller farms with new digital irrigation system](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/orbia-netafim-growsphere-flex-irrigation-sensor.png) GrowSphere FLEX is designed to bring automated irrigation and fertigation to smallholders and mid-sized farms that have been underserved by more complex digital agriculture systems. Orbia Netafim has launched [GrowSphere FLEX](https://www.netafim.com/en/digital-farming/growsphere--flex/), a smart irrigation and fertigation controller for smallholder and mid-sized farmers, as the company expands its digital agriculture portfolio. The system is intended to provide a lower-complexity entry point into connected irrigation automation while complementing GrowSphere MAX, which is designed for larger commercial operations. Netafim said farms of less than two hectares account for about 84% of farms worldwide and produce roughly one-third of global food supplies. GrowSphere FLEX is designed to help these growers reduce manual irrigation tasks and improve water and nutrient management. The system features built-in cellular connectivity and can be configured for different crops, field layouts and farm sizes. https://youtu.be/lm586hvRVb8?si=Q_S6WBFXXNqNhyTc Through GrowSphere Workspace, farmers can remotely manage irrigation and fertigation, monitor field and system performance using sensors, reports and alerts, and access cloud-based insights. A Crop Advisor function provides recommendations based on crop growth stages. The system is designed for open fields, orchards, vineyards, citrus operations, greenhouses and nurseries and has undergone a year-long beta phase across multiple regions and irrigation conditions. “FLEX is bringing Agriculture 4.0 within reach for farms of different sizes, needs and stages of digital adoption,” said Gaby Miodownik, president of Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business. Netafim said GrowSphere already has thousands of users managing more than 100,000 hectares across dozens of countries. GrowSphere FLEX is being introduced through a phased global rollout. **Sources:** [Netafim — GrowSphere FLEX](https://www.netafim.com/en/digital-farming/growsphere--flex/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Tags: [digital agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/digital-agriculture/), [fertigation](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertigation/), [irrigation](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/irrigation/), [irrigation management](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/irrigation-management/), [irrigation system](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/irrigation-system/), [Netafim](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/netafim/), [Orbia Netafim](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/orbia-netafim/), [sensor technology](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/sensor-technology/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.