Company Background
Snipe is the leading provider of precision fertilization and irrigation (fertigation) systems in Palestine and the region
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming impact of climate change as a consequence of global warming. This led to an unprecedented drought in many parts of the globe, affecting those who are most vulnerable. The need to address water scarcity and food shortages presented Snipe with the opportunity to address these pressing challenges with the development of a cost-effective, smart and highly advanced fertilization and irrigation (fertigation) platform - AgriLive™ - which enables farmers to accurately control the amount of water and fertilizers that their crops need based on weather, soil nutrients, and environmental conditions of their farms. Through a smartphone app or the web, AgriLive™ controller allows remote programming and monitoring access.
AgriLive™, is a scalable platform that can support 200+ dunums of farmland. The system affordability enables sustainable and profitable farming with increased crop yields and quality, while using less water, fertilizers, and energy. Snipe is committed to ensuring that this technology is affordable and available to farmers in Palestine and the region.
Our Vision
We aspire to be the innovative leader and provider of precision fertilization and irrigation systems (fertigation) in Palestine and throughout the Middle East
Our Mission
We design and develop systems that provide automated and precision irrigation and fertilization platforms to optimize crop yield and reduce water and fertilizer waste. We collaborate with our customers and partners in Palestine and the region to provide accessible and affordable irrigation and agricultural solutions by developing high performance and advanced technology that has a positive effect on the environment.
Management Team
Nader Barakat, CEO
Mr. Barakat has over 38 years of hardware design and manufacturing experience of wireless circuits and modems. In 2005, he co-founded Xirgo Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of IoT GPS, cellular and wireless tracking solutions for fleet management and asset tracking applications. Nader holds an M.S. degree in Wireless Communications from California State University, Northridge, CA – USA
Maysara Abdullah, Founder
Mr. Abdullah is the founder of Snipe and he is currently the engineering and operational manager of the company. In his early career, Maysara designed and manufactured a wireless lock (ProLock) used to provide access to authorized users access secured elevators and garage doors. In 2019, Mr. Abdullah designed and developed the first automated fertilization and irrigation (fertigation) controller in Palestine. The product enables farmers to remotely control and monitor irrigation status and health conditions of their farms via phone App or web access. Maysara is a winner of multiple awards for entrepreneurial and innovative ideas and designs. Mr. Abdullah holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science from Al Quds University.
Core Competency
News and Announcements
Oct. 24, 2022: Palm Farmers Cooperative Association (PFCA), Jericho and Jordan Valley, awarded Snipe a project to design and install an advanced technology remote monitoring and control system to enable PFCA to control supply of irrigation water from five aquifer wells that PFCA owns and manages, to 25 member farmers in the Jericho area. The System will provide PFCA control and data access to supplied water from each well and to every participating farmer. PFCA will also monitor water supply condition and system operation, thus providing full remote access effortlessly and accurately. The system will be fully operational by end of January, 2023.
PFCA serves more than 130 members. It is responsible for supporting the growth of Palm tree farming, including dates storage, handling, and marketing, to improve crop yield, production quality and farming profitability.
This agreement came about as a result of PalPro's introduction of Snipe to PFCA. PalPro is a critical hub for entrepreneurial ventures and businesses in Palestine in need of integrated and innovative business development and services.