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uManage END-TO-END DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED CROP MANAGEMENT

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uManage™ END-TO-END DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMFOR IMPROVED CROP MANAGEMENT

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IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT CONTROL

For years, growers have used computerized irrigation control systems for managing irrigation, fertigation, climate control, and other systems. But that's where their investment in advanced software solutions typically ends. Given today's shrinking margins and increased pressure to expand, the need for a single comprehensive solution for crop management is more critical than ever.

IMPROVING DECISION MAKING

Netafim offers uManage - the industry's most advanced real-time crop management decision support system (DSS). A centralized end-to-end software solution for open-field farmers and greenhouse operators, uManage covers all crop management processes - from planning and control to monitoring and analysis. Leveraging Netafim's industry-leading experience and know-how, uManage ensures precise fertilization, optimizes resource usage, and controls irrigation scheduling - leading to lower costs, greater efficiency and improved agricultural performance.

Designed for greenhouses and open fields, uManage continuously collects data from a wide range of field sensors. A user-friendly, browser-based solution, uManage enables technicians, engineers, agronomists and growers to access, input, cross-reference and share information anytime, anywhere. The solution also improves grower accountability by consolidating information through a secure and centralized platform that is easily accessible to farming personnel and other authorized users.

Part of Netafim's line of market-leading crop management technology (CMT) solutions, uManage complies with the world’s strictest industry standards. Fully supported by Netafim's experienced and professional service team, the reliable feature-rich solution helps growers to better manage their resources, produce more yields at lower costs, and boost profitability.

UMANAGE BENEFITS

Lower operational costs

Optimized usage of resources

Increased efficiency

Greater grower accountability

Improved crop quality and yields

Enhanced revenues and profitability

Netafim, the world's pioneer in drip irrigation, is the leading global provider of drip and micro-irrigation solutions for a sustainable future. Leveraging agronomic expertise, cutting-edge technology and ongoing commitment, Netafim helps customers produce better quality crops and higher yields with fewer resources. Established in 1965, Netafim offers a wide range of advanced industry-standard solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse irrigation applications. From drippers and dripperlines, through sprinklers and micro-emitters, to CMT systems and greenhouse models, Netafim's market-leading products and services enable cost-effective agricultural irrigation for achieving optimal and sustainable results.

ABOUT NETAFIM™

NETAFIM CMT SOLUTIONS

Netafim's line of crop management technology (CMT) solutions includes state-of-the-art irrigation, Nutrigation™, and climate control & management systems. Suitable for small plots, greenhouses and large open-field deployments, Netafim’s CMT systems are installed worldwide in diverse climates and terrains. Netafim’s user-friendly CMT systems optimize resource utilization, enabling growers to save water, nutrients and energy, while improving quality and increasing yields. Complementing Netafim’s market-leading drip and micro-irrigation solutions, Netafim’s CMT solutions help customers grow more with less.

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ACHIEVE OPTIMAL AND SUSTAINABLE RESULTS

UMANAGE HIGHLIGHTS User-friendly system: browser-based system that is easy to install, operate and maintain, and requires no

previous technical knowledge

Integrated comprehensive solution: highly integrated, single-platform solution for all crop management processes, from planning and control to monitoring and analysis

Standard-compliant offering: compliance with the strictest industry standards worldwide (e.g. FAO, GLOBALG.A.P)

Fully supported product: continuous and immediate remote support provided by Netafim's professional back- office service staff

Knowledge sharing opportunities: single centralized point of access for sharing knowledge with partners across the business chain

Import/Calibration ToolImports and calibrates Google Earth map and ESRI shapefiles

Dual SidebarShows relationship and location of GIS elements (e.g. geographical area, hydraulic pipes, irrigation valves, irrigation controller, crop unit)

Geographic Information System (GIS)Incorporates maps, satellite images, aerial images and other geographical data

Modular RibbonDirects user to desired commands with minimal clicking

Multi-Configured AppsClient/server•Desktop•Web•Mobile•

Integrated Platform Controls and monitors entire CMT product line

Dynamic Map with Real-Time Dashboard Highlights irrigation activity, alarms, recommended actions

UMANAGE IN ACTION

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UMANAGE FEATURES

Report generation: produces customized reports covering areas as small as a single plot and as large as mega projects to improve planning, control, analysis and accountability

Planning/performance synchronization: enables detailed planning that synchronizes the system with regularly scheduled field activities (e.g. spraying, Nutrigation, preventive treatments)

End-to-end traceability: enables the grower to track produce from planting time until arrival on the supermarket shelf

Season management tracking: reviews results from previous seasons to analyze and track upcoming seasonal activity

Query and calculation: carries out a virtually unlimited array of queries ranging from raw material costs to climate and disease prediction

Wizard-based mapping: maps out each field in detail through a simple, step-by-step wizard- based process

Dynamic map presentation: maintains a real-time dashboard that highlights irrigation activity, warns of potential problems, and recommends follow-up actions

Web-based data security: operates as a browser-based system either through Netafim's secure server or directly through an external server

Wizard-based commissioning

Document sharing

External document download/upload

Query and calculation

Season management

tracking

End-to-end traceability

Irrigation planning

Crop: indicates the location of seasonal and multi-seasonal crops along with their growth history and accompanying analysis

Control: controls all field irrigation systems for use by selected technicians and project managers

Hydraulic: indicates the location of all active field irrigation pipes, valves and water transport equipment, as well as relevant performance data (e.g. flow rate, pressure, pulse length)

Geographic: maps out the field's exact geographic location and relevant factual information such as soil type, soil chemical composition and climatic conditions

MULTI-LAYERED GIS SYSTEM

Crop

Control

Hydraulic

Geographic

Incorporating maps, satellite images, aerial images and other geographic data, uManage is an advanced geographic information system (GIS) featuring four layers.

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