Trampolín vs Capilla system: key differences
Trampolín versus Capilla forzada: key differences in cost, assembly and hail discharge, so you can choose the right anti-hail system for your farm.
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Agricultural netting glossary: what it is called in each country
Anti-hail netting, tela, raschel, polisombra, filet paragrêle, Hagelschutznetz… The name of each net by country and the technical terms explained.
Netting against Drosophila suzukii in cherries and berries: the 10x8
How to stop Drosophila suzukii in cherries, blueberries and raspberries with exclusion netting: which net (10x8), how it is installed and what sources say.
Anti-rain netting for cherry trees: how to prevent cherry cracking
Which cover stops cherry cracking: anti-rain netting, plastic or coated netting. Differences, when to cover and how to reuse an anti-hail structure.
Anti-thrips netting 10x16, 10x20 or 13x31: which to choose for each pest
What 10x16, 10x20 and 13x31 mean, their mesh equivalent and which insect netting to choose against thrips, aphids, whitefly or Drosophila suzukii.
Shade netting: which percentage to choose (30, 50, 80 or 90%)
What the percentage of a shade net means, the four NovaNet® grades (30, 50, 80 and 90%), colours and local names such as raschel or polisombra.
Novafrut joins Grupo Criado & López: from manufacturing the netting to installing it
Since August 2025 Novafrut has been part of Grupo Criado & López. Agrotextile manufacturing and field installation, now within the same group.
Greenhouse plastic film: galgas, microns and which one to choose
What galgas are (800 galgas = 200 microns), thermal vs non-thermal film, anti-drip second-roof film and 24- or 36-month warranties.
Concrete posts for fencing and trellises: sizes and accessories
Prestressed concrete posts from 1.5 to 4 m in 8x8 and 8x12 cm sections: which size to choose, tensioners, sling locks, screw anchors and wire.
How to protect fruit trees from frost: frost fleece, thermal blanket and heaters
Frost fleece, thermal blanket or frost heaters: how each works, how many heaters per hectare and how many degrees they gain according to the datasheet.
Compostable raffia for trellising: how it works and when it pays off
Compostable raffia 500 and 700 for trellising tomato, cucumber or pepper: yield per kilo, strength, no separation from crop residue and when it pays off.
Anti-hail netting company in Spain
Novafrut: a pioneer in anti-hail netting installation in Spain since 2001. More than 5,000 hectares protected in Cataluña, Aragón, Navarra and beyond.
Anti-hail netting in Aragón: protect your fruit trees from extreme hail
How we protect fruit orchards in Aragón (Bajo Cinca, Calatayud, La Almunia) from hail with the Trampolín and Capilla forzada systems.
Where to finish off anti-hail netting? The advantages of tying off on the top cable
Why we finish off anti-hail netting on the top cable rather than on the lower tensioner, and which tears this installation detail prevents.
Capilla forzada system: simple, effective and more economical hail protection
Capilla forzada fits the anti-hail net as an inverted “V”, held by a cord tensioned along the centre line: the simplest and most economical system to install.
Why do we use two half-nets? Prevent tears and save on repairs
Why we install two half-nets per alley instead of a single piece, and how that decision prevents tears at the ridge of your anti-hail netting.
Novafrut: pioneers in anti-hail netting and leaders in comprehensive crop protection
From pioneering anti-hail netting installers in 2001 to a benchmark in comprehensive agricultural protection: the story of Novafrut.
Greenhouse or anti-hail netting? An alternative for horticulture
The pros and cons of protecting vegetables with a greenhouse versus anti-hail netting, and when each option makes sense for your crops.
Novafrut Trampolín system: discharge, durability and less maintenance
The Trampolín system is not a flat net: two nets joined by a zigzag elastic form a “V” over the alley that drops hail to the ground.
Steel cable or plastic wire? What to choose for your anti-hail netting
Galvanised steel cable versus polyester wire for the structure of your anti-hail netting: strength, cost and when to use each one.
Anti-hail netting durability: how long it lasts and how to extend its life
How many years well-installed anti-hail netting lasts, what wears it out prematurely and how to extend its service life with maintenance.
7 common mistakes when installing anti-hail netting
The most frequent mistakes when installing anti-hail netting — and how to avoid them so the structure lasts for years, not just one season.
Anti-hail netting and water saving: how it reduces evapotranspiration
How anti-hail netting reduces crop evapotranspiration and helps save irrigation water, in addition to protecting against hail.
Anti-hail netting in Lleida: professional installation
Anti-hail netting installation in Lleida: the districts where we work, the most protected crops and why it has been a key area for Novafrut since 2001.
Anti-hail netting or crop insurance? A comparison
The real differences between protecting yourself with crop insurance and with anti-hail netting: what each covers and why they are not mutually exclusive.
5 signs that you need windbreak netting
Clear signs that your farm needs windbreak netting: fruit drop, broken branches or water stress caused by constant wind on your crops.
Class 4 SP wooden posts: the foundation of durable anti-hail netting
What treatment class 4 SP means for wooden posts and why it is the foundation of an anti-hail netting installation that lasts for years.
Winterfix system: how to fold your anti-hail netting in winter
Winterfix opens and closes anti-hail netting from the ground with a pole, with no dismantling or platforms: from 12 to 9 hours per hectare.
How much does it cost to install anti-hail netting?
Complete installation (materials, structure and assembly): an indicative €19,000-25,000/ha. What drives the price: row width, posts, system and plot shape.
Wooden or concrete posts: which should you choose for your installation?
Treated wooden posts versus prestressed concrete posts for anti-hail netting: the differences in cost, service life and installation.
7 advantages of installing anti-hail netting on fruit crops
The real advantages of protecting fruit trees with anti-hail netting, beyond hail: light, wind, sun and long-term profitability for your farm.
Types of NovaNet® anti-hail netting: which one to choose
The different types and weights of NovaNet® anti-hail netting that we manufacture, and how to choose the right one for your crop and location.
Do you have a specific question about your farm?
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