Hotter days are increasing, leading to more sunburn losses
Summer heat is hitting orchards harder every year. On hot days of 35–40 °C days, fruit can run even hotter than the air, which means more sunburn, soft fruit and Class II at pack‑out.
Even well‑run orchards with good irrigation and canopy management are losing 10–30% of fruit to heat in difficult seasons, depending on variety and region.
Cropshader Orchard can lower fruit temperature by 3–6 °C, helping more of your crop reach Class I during hot periods.
Overheated canopy
Fruit and leaves can run 3–5°C hotter on 35–40°C days
Trees in survival mode
Around 15% less photosynthetic activity
Loss of yield
10–30% of marketable yield lost in hot seasons
Limited options to cool
Water restrictions and costly nets or cooling systems
"Cropshader Orchard reflects years of formulation work, field trials, and close collaboration with growers facing hotter, drier seasons. It marks the first step in translating proven greenhouse shading know-how into practical solutions for orchard crops adapting to today’s climate."
