Hailstorms are becoming common and severe in many parts of the world, devastatingly affecting orchards and other crops.
In fact, according to a recent study by the University of California, Davis, hailstorms can cause up to 80% damage to fruit crops, resulting in losses of millions of dollars for orchard owners each year.
Fortunately, hail netting is an effective solution to protect your orchards against hail damage. With the correct type of netting and installation methods, you can reduce their losses and ensure your crops’ long-term health and productivity.
Hail protection netting
Devastating effects of hail on orchard
Hail storms cause damage to fruit trees, including bruising, scarring, and even destruction of fruit crops. This results in financial losses for growers and impacts the quality and quantity of the crop yield.
Costly crop damage and losses due to hail storm
The cost of hail damage leads to financial losses and decreased yields. The risk of hail damage is unpredictable and cannot be controlled, leaving you vulnerable to weather patterns beyond your control. Without proper protection, you face devastating consequences that could put you out of business.
Anti-hail netting as an effective protective measure for orchard
Eyouagro hail netting is the ideal solution for your orchard to protect your crops from hail damage. White hail nets protect orchard plants from hail damage. The netting not only acts as a barrier against hailstones but also regulates the amount of light that passes through, reducing the light intensity and heat stress on the plants. This creates a more favorable growing environment and promotes healthy plant growth.
The product line has many types of hail netting available on the market,
- Triangular hail netting – raschel triangle netting is cost-effective and durable for your fruit protection
- Drape hail Net – raschel drape netting is multipurpose and protects against hail and wasps.
- Quad Crossover Netting -An innovative design ideal for canopy for birds, hail, and shade
- Leno woven hail netting – heavy-duty, innovative design. It is durable and robust and suitable for a hail netting system.
Features, advantages, and benefits
Hail storms can cause significant damage to orchards, resulting in lost crops and revenue for orchard owners. Fortunately, Eyouagro hail netting provides a solution to this problem.
Features of anti-hail net
- Made from high-quality, durable materials
- Strong and flexible, designed to withstand severe hailstorms
- Easy to install and maintain
Advantages of shade netting for orchard
- Protects orchard crops from hail damage
- Increases fruit yield and quality
- Reduce tree stress from strong winds and high temperatures
- Cost-effective solution compared to the potential financial losses from hail.
Benefits
- Protects crops and trees from hail damage, ensuring a consistent and reliable harvest
- Helps to prevent damage from other weather events, such as wind and heavy rain
- Reduces the need for pesticides and other chemical treatments by preventing the spread of pests and disease
- It provides peace of mind for orchard owners by reducing the risk of crop damage and loss
Evidence
Investing in hail netting for orchards can provide a significant return on investment by protecting crops from costly hail damage. But don’t just take our word for it – there’s a wealth of evidence to back up the success of hail netting in orchards.
Research has shown that hail netting can significantly reduce the impact of hail on crops. A study by researchers at the University of Udine in Italy found that hail netting can reduce hail damage by up to 50% in apple orchards. The study concluded that
hail nets provide the best protection against hail damage, improving both fruit quality and yield.
Testimonials from orchard owners who have installed hail netting further support this evidence. David Gilliland, a grower in New Zealand, reported a major improvement in his crop’s quality and yield after installing hail netting. He said,
Our trees are healthier and better balanced, and our fruit is larger and more evenly colored.
Success stories abound when it comes to hail netting for orchards. For example, a California-based winemaker, Adam Mariani installed hail netting in his vineyards and reported a “remarkable improvement in grape quality and quantity.” He stated,
The fruit was more evenly ripened, the clusters were larger, and the sugar levels were higher.
Conclusion
Investing in hail netting for your orchards is an intelligent decision to protect your crops from costly hail damage. With its proven effectiveness in reducing hail damage, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness compared to repairing or replacing damaged crops, hail netting is a reliable solution that can provide a significant return on investment.
Eyouagro is a leading agricultural protection netting company in China. It offers a range of netting products, including bird, insect, and wind.
Contact us now to request a quote from a hail netting manufacturer.
Don’t wait until it’s too late take action to protect your crops and ensure the success of your business.
