Nets improve fruit crop yields.
Fruit producers are increasingly using nets to protect crops from pests and the effects of climate change. The use of nets is well established in French and Italian apple orchards, where they limit the movements and egg laying of codling moths, reducing the use of costly and environmentally damaging chemical pesticides. Nets can also shield against solar radiation and improve fruit quality. However, the nets used for fruit trees are typically made of polyethylene, which isn't ideal for a world attempting to move away from plastic dependence. Some companies are researching biodegradable nets, such as ones made from flax.
