Launch of Joint Blended Finance Program to Scale Sustainable Irrigation

Developed in collaboration with Rabo Partnerships, the program enables financing of drip irrigation systems that traditionally fall outside standard lending criteria due to limited collateral value. By sharing risk across partners, the structure unlocks new opportunities for both farmers and commercial lenders to support farmer transition to sustainable agriculture.

Rivulis now offers its advanced drip irrigation systems and full-scale implementation and service in a seamless turnkey projects package, while AGRI3 provides guarantees and sustainability standards that help de-risk investments. DLL delivers financing expertise and local market execution.

Peru has been selected as the first pilot market, where growing water stress and agricultural expansion increase demand for efficient irrigation. The program’s first client, San Efisio, a blueberry farm in the Paiján Valley, benefits from access to Rivulis’ turnkey project solution. This comprehensive irrigation system allows the farm to improve its water efficiency while securing more consistent crop yields and income.The initiative introduces a newly developed water risk assessment tool that aims to support similar financed growers in the future in managing water extraction responsibly and sustainably. In addition, the proposition drives meaningful improvements for farming communities, supporting women's participation, permanent employment contracts and fair wages.

Designed for scalability, the program aims to expand beyond Peru into additional regions, supporting the broader transition to a more resilient and sustainable food system.

“This program shows what is possible when financial institutions, impact investors and agritechnology partners work as equals. By combining our strengths, we can unlock sustainable agriculture in emerging markets - creating value for growers, lenders and the environment alike.”

— Pieter Bos, Senior Blended Finance Advisor, Rabo Partnerships

"For sustainable agriculture to truly scale, we must connect the right technology with the right financial stakeholders. Rivulis acts as the conduit in this process—integrating our turnkey irrigation solutions with specialized financing to make climate resilience bankable. We are proud to be the catalyst for a program that empowers farmers to grow beyond, regardless of their starting point." – Eran Ossmy, President, Rivulis

“This initiative is more than a financing program; it is a step toward the portfolio we want to build for the future. By showing that sustainable irrigation can work for farmers, partners and lenders alike, it opens the door to other sustainable assets that can help our customers grow while using resources more efficiently. The same approach could support precision agriculture, renewable energy and other solutions that strengthen a more resilient and sustainable portfolio across the region.” – Julian Infante, Commercial Manager, DLL

“At AGRI3, we provide guarantees to unlock investment in practical solutions that strengthen more resilient and sustainable food systems. This program combines efficient irrigation with water risk checks to support responsible water use, improve climate resilience and deliver tangible benefits for growers and farming communities. For AGRI3, this is exactly the kind of scalable impact we aim to catalyse.” – Casper Havinga, Investment Director, AGRI3 Fund

Rivulis is a global leader in micro-irrigation solutions, empowering farmers to grow beyond through advanced drip and sprinkler systems. Operating in over 120 countries, Rivulis offers field-proven technologies and services that drive sustainable agriculture and water efficiency worldwide. With 20 large-scale manufacturing sites across 15 countries and approximately 2,400 employees, Rivulis combines innovation, accessibility, and sustainability to lead the mass adoption of micro-irrigation globally.

DLL is a global asset finance company for equipment and technology with a managed portfolio of more than EUR 45 billion. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, DLL provides financial solutions within the Agriculture, Construction, Energy Transition, Food, Healthcare, Intralogistics, Outdoor, Materials Handling, Technology, Transportation, and Workplace industries in more than 25 countries. The company partners with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors as well as end-users to enable easier access to equipment, technology, and software, to support business growth.

DLL develops innovative and more sustainable financial solutions to strengthen business resilience, optimize the use of resources, and deliver long-term value to partners, customers and the communities in which we operate. Built on a partnership approach, a customer-first mindset, and deep industry knowledge, DLL provides financial solutions for the complete asset life cycle, including commercial finance, retail finance, and used equipment finance. DLL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group.

The AGRI3 Fund, created by UNEP and Rabobank, along with partners IDH and FMO, aims to support the transition to sustainable agriculture. Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the Global Environment Fund through Conservation International, the AGRI3 Fund mobilises public and private capital globally. The Fund provides credit enhancement tools and technical assistance to projects that actively prevent deforestation, stimulate reforestation, and contribute to efficient sustainable value chains while reducing carbon emissions and improving rural livelihoods.