08.24 / 2026
Agricultural Film: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Crop Cover
Agricultural Film: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Crop Cover Agricultural film (agricultural plastic film) is a polyethylene- or polyolefin-based covering used to protect crops, control the growing environment, and raise yields in greenhouses, tunnels, orchards, and open fields. The main families are greenhouse film, mulch film, tunnel film, and specialty covers. Choosing the right film depends on your crop, climate, and budget — this guide maps the full range and links to the detailed product pages. The Agricultural Film Families at a Glance Film TypeWhat It DoesTypical Use Greenhouse filmCovers greenhouse structures; controls light, heat, humidityVegetables, flowers, fruit, nurseries Mulch filmLies on the soil; warms it, blocks weeds, holds moistureTomatoes, melons, strawberries, vegetables Tunnel / low tunnel filmCovers hoop tunnels; season extensionLeafy greens, seedlings, berries Silage filmPreserves forage and feedLivestock operations Specialty coversAnti-hail, photoselective, light-conversion filmsHigh-value crops, extreme climates PE vs PO: The Two Core Materials Almost all agricultural film is either PE (polyethylene) or PO (polyolefin): PE film — the economy workhorse. 85–90% light transmission, surface anti-fog, 1–2 season life. Best for budget seasonal tunnels. See PE greenhouse film. PO film — the premium upgrade. 90–92%+ light, built-in anti-fog, 3–5 year life. Best for high-value crops and...
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