Agriculture Film & Market: Why, Which and Where
The usage of Plastic Agricultural Films is growing everyday globally especially in Indian Pacific region the growth is worth watching. The growing population of all over the world needs fresh and good quality food all-round the year. But in the different region in diverse weather situation getting same quality is quite impossible for those farmer who doesn’t have knowledge of Plastic Agricultural Film Market and its usage. Normally they take the help of colorants, additives and harmful pesticides. The usage of these harmful pigmented substances is able to make the crops looking fresh and good but the actual effect of food comes with the chronically ill health of human being and that can continue by ages.
Solving these serious issue Plastic films was introduced to Agriculture. Initially the goal was just to replace the colorants, additives and harmful goods. Later farmers observed that the films are really good by environmental impact. They are able to stabilize the high exposure of sun, normalise the temperature of day and night, protect the moisture and enhance the productivity throughout the year. It has no harmful effect as chemicals as well.
Thus the long journey of plastic started in agriculture and the great contribution of it increased day by day for last 60 years and above for increasing the productivity and quality that kept supporting availability of fresh food and flowers through out the year. Hence looking at the per hectre profit we came to know about “Polyethylene” which is the most essential Raw material which takes part of making versatile of materials like “LDPE” & “LLDPE”.
By the long experience of Agricultural market we have made 4 categories according to the manufacturing and usage of plastic films and agriculture. By this you will be able to gather deeper knowledge about the market and variants. This knowledge is very mandatory before purchasing a proper agricultural film for your purpose. 1. Geomembrane Films 2. Silage Films & sheets 3. Mulch Films 4. Greenhouse Films **Netting Geomembrane Films Geomembrane Films are mainly used for preventing evaporation of moisture from crop fields that is one of the most important factors for increasing productivity significantly in dry weather condition. It has to be very thick to lock the humidity properly. So this is generally a recycled polymer made product. So there is a huge application field of this film as barrier in fluid migration and construction sites. Specification: For dry weather conditioned area Control humidity levels in crop fields Prevent Evaporation Helps in more efficient harvest Ensure no moisture loss Very effective for arid weather conditions Must Check Properties Tear-proof UV resistant Environmentally Sustainable
Silage Films & sheets
Silage Films are mainly used for protecting food grains. These sheets are also very good use of fermentation process, conservation and packaging. The proper mechanical barrier properties of this film is perfect for outdoor and in field usage. With the proper melt and tear strength this is Plastic Silage sheets are very efficient to protect crops and the car tires as well. Silage sheets are made of UV stabilized LDPE or Polyethylene plastic. The barrier property of this tarp is very useful to cover soil before planting to prepare it. Excellent emulation property Very good barrier against air and weather Good UV and Sun exposure resistant Helps packaging Perfect for outdoors usage and fields Very effective for soil preparation and fermentation Must Check Properties Tear-proof
Specification:
Proper thickness Generally available in 50 micron-1500 micron, Rs. 135/ kg. Wide application is seen in Pondliner and Aquaculture HDPE Woven, Non-Woven & LDPE made available in Roll. Customization available.
Must be totally UV resistant Environmentally Sustainable Mechanical Barrier Protection Environmental Impact resistance Generally available in 90 micron, Rs. 145/ kg. Wide application is seen in Packing and Fermentation LDPE UV stabilised made available in Roll. Mulch Films Mulch Films are mainly used for the weed control and ensure saplings protein and growth .The goal of using Plastic Mulch Film is mainly convey the nutrients to the proper tree we need that it can supply a better yield and increase productivity. Researchers estimate that plastic mulch increases crop yields by a third. This film is made of LDPE or LLDPE that is able to protect soil from harsh weather condition and control the soil temperature as well. For soil environment managing Plastic Mulching Film comes in different colour like Transparent, Silver, and Black. These are used for different purposes of horticulture, like: Black Mulch: For conserving moisture, controlling weed and reducing radiation. Applicable for dry soil. Reflective Silver Mulch: For maintenance of the root-zone temperature, keeping it cooler. Applicable for sunny and hot region. Transparent Mulch:
For increasing the soil temperature and preferably used for solarization. Applicable for cold region. **Biodegradable Mulch: The film which is not needed to tear out, automatically it is mixed with soil. Specification: Excellent barrier for weed Very good barrier against air and weather Good UV and Sun exposure resistant Helps to protect soil temperature and environment Perfect for outdoors usage and fields Very effective for soil preparation and fermentation Must Check Properties Greater Tear Strength, the plants must fit through the hole Must be totally UV resistant Environmentally Sustainable Mechanical Barrier Protection Environmental Impact resistance Must be able to control temperature Generally available in 30 micron, Rs. 150/ kg. Wide application is seen in on field suppress weed growth, regulate moisture and temperature, proper channelize the fertilizers. LDPE UV stabilised made available in Roll.
Covering Greenhouse Films are mainly used for your plants from wind, rain and harsh weather condition but allowing the excellent light and energy supply that is really helpful for yield. This is mainly a polyethylene film, obviously translucent and having excellent UV stabilization power. This is very important for a greenhouse plastic film as these stay exposed to sunlight always. Along with all the qualities this is able to help in water consumption as well preventing moisture evaporation. This is a perfect cover of small or large protects from frost, wind and rain. As a result, we get fresh vegetables, ripen fruits and beautiful flowers all-round the
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year Specification: Excellent UV stabilisation property Good barrier against air and weather Able to protect crops from harsh weather situation & improving harvest Helps ripening fruits earlier Perfect for several crops harvest Very effective for soil preparation and protection Able to control temperature throughout day and night without losing light diffusion Reduce water consumption expense by preventing evaporation Must Check Properties Able to retain Infrared radiation Must be totally UV resistant Environmentally Sustainable High exposure stabiliser Environmental Impact resistance Able to control temperature, humidity and moisture Generally available in 200 micron, Rs. 180/ kg. Wide application is seen in Organic farming, all year agriculture HDPE UV stabilised made available in Roll.
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From the above data and information now you must have a clear idea about Plastic Agricultural Films, its variation, market and usage. You can always go and have a check of a market for a fare idea. Else we are always there. For more about the Agricultural tarpaulin films visit –
As per the research the market of agricultural films is growing rapidly. By the year 2026 it will reach a significant height of the nation’s high rise product markets. As the production of crops increasing by 3x ratio with the help of agricultural films, experts are saying this is the future only because consumers are not going to compromise with their demand anymore.
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