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.