WHAT IS TUNNEL FARMING?
Tunnel farming is growing of different crops in a Greenhouse structure with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as plastic or netting ,in which plants requiring regulated climatic conditions are grown inside .These structures range in size from small sheds to industrial-sized buildings .The interior of a greenhouse exposed to sunlight becomes significantly warmer
GREENHOUSE TUNNELS Vegetables are important for food security and poverty alleviation. Nevertheless, in South Africa food insecurity still exists. Greenhouses are already a very important way to produce vegetables in South Africa because of the production potential, the high quality of the produce and the efficient water usage.
