What are the main problems the canopy is required to solve?
Each purpose needs to be prioritised in respect of importance to the client – in terms of management issues, fruit / product quality (blemishes, colour, maturity, sugar content), and pack-out / profit. Some common problems canopies can solve include sunburn, wind damage, bird and pest control, hail protection, insect control and water saving. Overall, a canopy structure tends to have some measure of a greenhouse effect, creating a microclimate in the space underneath.
