Farmers go for tunnel technology to improve productivity Farmers of the country are increasingly adopting state-of-the-art tunnel technology that offers five times more profit and productivity against traditional methods of farming, improves livelihood of local communities and ensures food security in the country, agricultural experts say.
Delta Agrar expects apple production to rebound in 2013 After a frost cut apple production in Serbia last year, Delta Agrar, an apple grower and shipper based in Novi Beograd, Serbia, is planning on 2013 bringing much better yields. Delta Agrar, which is part of Delta Holdings, has 350 hectares on which they grow a […]
Tunnel farming more productive than traditional agriculture SIALKOT: As much as 1,200 acres land in four tehsils of the district is now under tunnel farming, an Agriculture Department official said on Sunday. He said the technology for vegetable farming was gaining popularity among small farmers in the district. He said experts from Agriculture Department were extending […]
Tunnel farming losing momentum Tunnel farming, which had started gaining some popularity during the last few years, particularly in Punjab, seems not only to have lost its earlier momentum, but is on the decline. The federal approval for imports of much cheaper Indian vegetables round the year has hurt farmers on this side of the […]
FEASIBILITY REPORT OF TUNNEL FARMING IN PAKISTAN INTRODUCTION: The production of vegetables in the country is currently limited to certaintime periods during the year due to seasonal variations. However, due to theinvention of modern agriculture production and storage techniques, there isan opportunity for growing a variety of vegetables in off-season as well. Inthis regard, […]
Agribusiness Tunnel Farmings And Equipments CEO: AR Chaudhary My aim to share all these things on agriculture is very simple……if we all contribute seriously many things in agriculture can be achieved….we r living in a cutting edge of technology…………information is no more issue……..but yes proper testing is………and knowledge can only be generated from proper tests……… […]
Low Tunnel Hoop Benders Extend the growing season for cold-hardy crops with a very late season harvest or overwinter them for earliest possible Spring harvest. These units quickly creates low tunnel hoops out of galvanized electrical conduit (EMT) to withstand brutal fall winds and heavy winter snow loads. 1/2″ conduit is recommended for most applications, […]
Tunnel to growth — High tunnels produce bountiful results The short nails and calloused hands of Sterling resident Don Adams are an indication he is familiar with hard work. For him, an enjoyable weekend is spent feeling dirt sift through his fingers while tending to his crops. The result of his hard work, and a little […]
High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space At a cost of $1to $2 per square foot, a high tunnel can add low-cost growing space for season extension or plant protection. Growers and researchers are finding many innovative ways to utilize these structures to supplement their greenhouse operations. By definition, the high tunnel is a […]
With the continuing growth in demand for fresh produce, Nebraska farmers are exploring ways to extend their growing season. Today, more farmers are using hoophouses, or high tunnels, according to Ryan Pekarek, who ownsPekarek’s Produce in Dwight and is president of the Nebraska Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. High tunnels are similar to greenhouses, but much less expensive […]