Agriculture
August 19, 2024
EvaKuula
Read SolutionImplemented by
Smallholder fortunes and Thermogenn
Updated on August 29, 2024
·Created on August 18, 2018
Shade Net is a cloth used to cover crops in order to protect them from pests, provide moisture control and allow air circulation in greenhouses
The Shade Net is a knitted cloth used to cover crops in order to protect them from pests, provide moisture control and allow air circulation in greenhouses or nurseries. It has tapes with UV resistant additives that give it durability and longevity. The net is also recyclable and resistant to agro-chemicals.
Target SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 13: Climate Action
Market Suggested Retail Price
$1.75
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Amiran Ltd Subsidiaries, Balton CP group of companies, Agro-Dealers and Agro-shops
Regions
Africa
Countries
Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Manufacturing/Building Method
The Amiran Shade Nets are mass producedInterview with representative
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the Shade Nets from local agro-dealers and agro-shops.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Size
Unknown
Material of construction
Flexible polythene material with UV protection
Irrigation system included?
No
Monitoring system?
No
Cost per square meter
0.85 – 1.75 USD
Plant capacity
Unknown
Design Specifications
Shade Net contains tapes with UV resistant additives that increase its durability and longevity
Technical Support
Provided by manufacturer
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
3-5 years depending on the percentage of shade. Interview with a representative
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The Shade Net is designed to protect against wind and hail
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
There are no known safety hazards linked with the use of this product
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Kotilainen, T., Robson, T. M., & Hernández, R., 2018, Light quality characterization under climate screens and shade nets for controlled-environment agriculture. PloS one, 13(6), pp e0199628.
Ili?, Z. S., Milenkovi?, L., Stanojevi?, L., Cvetkovi?, D., and Fallik, E., 2012, Effects of the modification of light intensity by color shade nets on yield and quality of tomato fruits. Scientia Horticulturae, 139, pp 90-95.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Other Information
Testing of the shade nets is done by the suppliers of the nets who are mostly based in Israel.
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