Agricultural Films: Types and Applications

Abstract

Many applications are covered under this category, but the most typical are greenhouse covering, low tunnel film, mulch film, soil sterilization and fumigation film, silage film, film for water reservoirs, and film for packaging and protection. Although they have their application in the agricultural industry in common, they each have particular specifications and demands depending on the effects desired; these are described in this paper. Data is also provided concerning resin consumption and market share as well as the method of manufacture that is used for agricultural films, which are primarily made from polyolefins.