You might be wondering why use plastic in agriculture after reading the title of this article, but believe us when we tell you that the infinite qualities it has will leave you speechless and wanting to implement it.
It is worth mentioning that plastic is becoming more and more common in agriculture. Thanks to it we will improve production and we will not put so much pressure on the environment. Moreover, they do not deteriorate the quality of the product, but improve it.
You still don’t believe us, read on!
If you decide to use plastics, you will obtain, at least, these benefits:
Plastic in agriculture cuts irrigation costs
If your soil is located in an arid region and you are concerned about water expenses, thanks to a plastic-based agricultural system (pipes/drains) you will absolutely have a lower irrigation cost.
Better crop yields
You may be wondering which plastics are beneficial to the agricultural sector. So here are a few examples:
PVC for agricultural use
Both rigid and flexible pipes are crucial in the agricultural sector. You will notice benefits in both water pipelines and soil drainage, nursery heating pipes or irrigation systems.
In addition, they do not corrode and are resistant to chemicals, do not weigh and are very easy to install and move.
Polycarbonate for agricultural use
This material is used for nursery covers, for the manufacture of containers for agricultural products, etc.
As mentioned above with PVC, polycarbonate does not suffer from corrosion either.
Polyolefins and polystyrene for agricultural use
These materials are used in conjunction with glass reinforcement to achieve greater strength.
From Llaberia Group we recommend using it for pots and propagation trays, fixed or portable tanks for storage and transport of liquids, agricultural equipment accessories and machinery, trunks for collection and handling or transport, components for irrigation systems or for soil consolidation thanks to a mesh. So bear this in mind, the use of plastic in agriculture brings many advantages: increased production, earlier harvests, less use of herbicides and pesticides, better projection in terms of food products, etc. But the most important is the better conservation of water.
Now that you are aware of all the positive things about the use of plastic in agriculture, do you believe us?
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