Agricultural Film 2010

The 3rd international conference on Agricultural Film, organised by Applied Market Information, takes place from 22-24 November 2010 at the Fira Palace Hotel in Barcelona, Spain.  On the first evening there is registration and a welcome reception, followed by a 2-day programme of presentations from international experts.

The use of films and netting in agriculture and horticulture is increasing across South America, Africa and Eurasia, from greenhouses, tunnels, floating covers and mulch, to silage and storage bags. It is being used in cold climates for winter protection and warmth, and as shade and for water conservation in hot seasons.  Specialty films can inhibit the growth of weeds and pests and promote plant growth, even improving colour of crops like red roses. The increasing use of pesticides has caused early failure of films and this is the subject of extensive studies, along with the effects of photoselective films on pollination by bees. At the top end of the cover market there are very high tech hydroponic installations with complete circulation of air and water, research which even considers applications on other planets.