Why Should You Use Agricultural Heat-Resistant Covers?
Today, due to the increasing global average temperature, heatwaves, and the melting of polar ice, the climate in different regions of the world is changing, and consequently, the climate of our country is also changing. Previously, heat stress and leaf burning only occurred in regions close to the equator, but now, all cities in the country, even the northwestern regions, are experiencing heat stress, leaf burning, and crop damage. This is because the climate has drastically changed, and the number of hot seasons has increased from three seasons to five or six seasons in central cities. From mid-March to the end of October, heat and heat stress, along with leaf burning in plants, occur depending on the geographical location of the city. For this reason, Yazd Laei Company has started producing agricultural heat-resistant covers that are highly effective in preventing leaf burning and crop damage. When farmers use agricultural heat-resistant covers, all issues related to plant heat stress and product and field damage are effectively resolved, and the crop performance shows an upward trend. In general, agricultural heat-resistant covers should be considered an essential tool in every farmer’s inventory.
What Does Agricultural Heat-Resistant Cover Mean?
An agricultural heat-resistant cover is a protective layer placed over the plant foliage and the canopy of trees to protect them from leaf burning and crop damage. This agricultural heat-resistant cover also prevents diseases such as mites, aphids, and other fungal and viral diseases, as well as leaf and fruit spots and fruit rot before ripening. Additionally, it prevents vascular decay due to the growth conditions of mites and fungi and even eliminates them. This agricultural heat-resistant cover also prevents hot dust from entering the plant canopy. It significantly reduces the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and plays a major role in preserving environmental health.
How Does Agricultural Heat-Resistant Cover Prevent Fruit Damage?
Sunlight plays an essential role in plant growth, fruit coloring, and the growth of lateral buds, which are crucial for increasing the longevity of trees. However, sunlight, with its harmful radiation, causes significant damage to nature and agricultural products. Additionally, heat causes fruit dullness, the appearance of brown spots, fruit burning, and leaf burning.
Agricultural heat-resistant cover is a unique product that effectively prevents heat stress, leaf burning, and crop damage by reducing incoming light and minimizing radiation impact on the plant. For better results, agricultural heat-resistant covers should be applied just before the heat season begins. The timing for applying the cover depends on the average start of heat in recent years for each city. Additionally, the method of applying the cover should ensure that the plant and its young shoots, which play an important role in the tree’s survival, are not harmed. Most importantly, the agricultural heat-resistant cover should be obtained from a reputable, high-quality company to ensure its full effectiveness, so the farmer’s efforts to apply the cover do not go to waste due to poor-quality covers. The cover can be applied as a tunnel over rows of trees, or the tree can be wrapped with the cover. Alternatively, a cost-effective, sturdy pole can be installed in the tree’s axis, supporting the cover and pulling it down the tree trunk, where it can be fixed to the ground with large nails.
These agricultural heat-resistant covers also have additional benefits, such as maintaining plant moisture and reducing pests on the plants.
Agricultural heat-resistant covers prevent hot dust from settling on leaves and fruits, thus preventing fruit and leaf burning. They also improve the appearance of fruits, making them more marketable. In terms of exports, the use of agricultural heat-resistant covers is absolutely essential.
Is Using Agricultural Heat-Resistant Cover Economically Viable?
Using agricultural heat-resistant covers is highly economically viable because these covers eliminate the need for humic fertilizers, root enhancers, kaolin, and Bordeaux mixture. These agricultural heat-resistant covers increase crop yields and prevent product and leaf burning per hectare.
Can Agricultural Heat-Resistant Covers Be Used for Greenhouse Products?
Agricultural heat-resistant covers can be used wherever plants are present. These covers are especially useful in covered orchards and even greenhouse products due to their susceptibility to two-spotted mites and tarsonemid mites. They are effective for citrus fruits, grapes, dates, bananas, stone fruits, and other fruits where the edible core is the final product. These covers are also beneficial in ornamental plants and medicinal herbs and are useful in open and covered seedling beds to prevent environmental heat, leaf burning, and product damage in nurseries and agricultural research centers related to agriculture, water, and soil.
How Are Agricultural Heat-Resistant Covers Manufactured?
At Yazd Laei Company, agricultural heat-resistant covers are exclusively produced in widths of 5 meters and 7 meters in useful grammages (above 35) and are made in white. The manufacturing process involves the melt granule method, spraying, and pressurization.
The materials used for these agricultural heat-resistant covers are polypropylene, which adds strengthening and elasticity properties to the cover.
Technical Features of Agricultural Heat-Resistant Covers:
The material of agricultural heat-resistant covers is polypropylene.
The width of the roll for agricultural heat-resistant covers is 5 meters and 7 meters.
The grammage of these agricultural covers must be high enough to withstand the sun’s rays, starting at 35.
The length of the rolls should be manageable for the farmer to carry.
The width and grammage selected depend on the type of crop, geographical location, and planting area.
Sale of Agricultural Heat-Resistant Covers:
The sale of agricultural heat-resistant covers at Yazd Laei Company is done on a cash basis, and the minimum roll available for sale is one roll of 250 meters in 5 and 7-meter widths. Due to the partial sale, an additional ten percent of the partial sales cost is added to the basic price of the agricultural heat-resistant cover.
Factors Increasing the Durability of Agricultural Heat-Resistant Covers:
UV material is used to enhance the durability of agricultural heat-resistant covers, with varying percentages available. Additionally, the proper method of using these covers also plays a crucial role in the longevity of the cover.