Agrintech experts (Michele Bravetti, Bruno Gagliardo, Stefano Vocca, Alessandro Gagliardo and Andrea Rossi from Consorzio Agrario Adriatico) explained the benefits of using yellow nets on golden kiwi orchards.
"Yellow Iridium nets enable higher photosynthesis levels compared to traditional nets, so grades are bigger, dry matter content is higher, the flesh is firmer and the colour is deeper.
Additional tests are being carried out by the University of Turin to assess their protection against the brown marmorated stink bug, as the new 2.4x4.8 millimetre net has been proven to effectively block it.
"In addition, the same type works well against the wind and reduces bud breakage and rubbing."
Despite their light colour, yellow nets last for a long time thanks to their components and small holes. They can filter 20% of sunlight, thus reducing fruit damage.
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