Crop Shade has completed the construction of over 2000 shade net houses across South Africa and neighbouring countries over the past 24 years. We are renowned for having the most competent technical skills and experience, covering all aspects of shade net houses across numerous farming and agricultural categories such as Citrus, Blueberry, Macadamia, Kiwi Fruit, Cherries, Bananas, Grapes and Avo’s and more.
Reason to consider Why To Invest in a shade Net structure
With the increasing affect that climate change is having on farming, as well as the demands for bigger, better looking and tasting product - farmers are having to consider a shade netting solution as a must have rather than a nice to have.
Minimise Crop Damage
Hail damage not only affects crop production during the current growing season but also affects yield the following season by damaging flower buds developing during the current season.
Increased Crop Yield
The nets protect the crop from environmental extremes by helping the grower to achieve an optimal microclimate.
Protection from Predation
The nets are designed to protect crops from predation by birds and insects.
Reduce risk of climate change damage
Excessive solar radiation leads to the development of sunburn in fruit, a physiological disorder that causes huge economic losses for growers.
Reduce temperature range variations
Protective netting is a viable means to reduce crop stress during weather extremes.
Enhanced photosynthesis
Photoselective nets are designed to alter the spectral characteristics of solar radiation by the addition of targeted light dispersive, absorptive and reflective elements into the netting material
Large water savings
The nets also reduced evaporation, with less water needed for irrigation. Water savings of up to 30% are possible when orchards are produced under nets.
Large chemical spray saving
Hand in hand with water saving and reduction of predation, as well as creating of an ideal microclimate - growers require less chemical interventions.
HOW WE BUILD YOUR STRUCTURE
Our Tried & Tested process, explained step by step
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Surveying
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Poles & Anchors
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Cabling
4
Netting
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING
“I’m usually much more excited about the results than the farmers are, but this time it’s the other way round, which tells me the nets are making a huge difference.”
Some of our Work we are proud to show off
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Crop Shade has completed the construction of over 2000 shade net houses across South Africa and neighbouring countries over the past 24 years. We are renowned for having the most competent technical skills and experience within this sector, covering all aspects of shade net houses across numerous farming and agricultural categories such as Citrus, Blueberry, Macadamia, Kiwi Fruit, Cherries, Bananas, Grapes and Avo’s.
