In the field of agriculture there has been a lot of changes and with all these changes the hardships associated with cultivation has reduced and the yield of the crops has increased as well. The attacks from pest and various crop related diseases can be avoided to a large extend by making use of these latest techniques invented in the field of cultivation. And one of these inventions is that of the extruded net. This particular invention has numerous types of applications in the field of agriculture and farming. In fact there are numerous types of extruded net. And each type of nets has its own purposes and applications.

Extruded net is actually made from extremely high quality and high density polyethylene or polypropylene. And the process of manufacture is called the extrusion process. This product is then used to make various netting products and mesh products.

The qualities that make this particular kind of net different from all other ordinary ones are the high tensile strength that they possess. They cannot be ruptured or torn easily and hence they have wide application in the field of protecting crops from animals and birds. Another very important advantage is that they can be efficiently cut into the desired shapes easily. And the overall structure of the net will not be damaged while the net is cut into the desire shape. As mentioned earlier these nets are available in different configurations and some are square, rectangular, round diamond and hexagonal. In fact these are the most commonly used mesh types when it comes to extruded nets.

Also another important thing to note is that the nets are available in a variety of colours. This ensures that the net will also make the area of cultivation very attractive to the eye as well.

The key features associated with the extruded net are:

• The net is UV stabilised
• The weight of the net is extremely less and hence the handling the net is easy. The cost of installation in different situation is also very less. In fact the farmer himself can install the net in most cases.
• When we consider the cost, these nets are extremely cost effective when considering the metal nets. In fact the metal nets cost way more than the extruded nets.
• These nets never form seams and knots. Hence the whole area can be utilised effectively. Also the handling becomes very easy.
• Stretching is minimal and this feature is an extension of the strength.
• Doesn’t corrode easily or rust easily.
• Has a very high resistance level towards chemicals and biological compounds. This is very important for these nets as they are used in the field where chemical fertilisers are used.
• The mesh can be made so fine that they are used for filtration purposes in many different fields.

These nets are mainly used the purpose of crop netting. Crop netting is used as support mechanism for the plants that has weak stems and also for ease of cultivation and nourishment. Another important advantage is that the complete field or yard can be utilised by using these nets as crop netting materials.

When considering the tensile strength of these nets. It is very safe to say that they can be easily used as bird nets as well. These are so strong that no bird can possible break through them. There is danger of the birds damaging the crops and eating the yield. The usage of bird nets this danger is completely averted. Also these can be used as tree guards to protect trees from different animals.

Another application is its use in the field of poultry farming. In poultry farming it is very important to make sure that the chickens are safe and sound. Also it is important to keep the chickens at the same location without allowing them to wander around. The usage of extruded nets is most effective method to achieve both these goals. Also it is safe to say that the use of these nets is the most inexpensive and effective method. Hence these nets also find use in poultry netting.