Anti-hail netting in Aragón: protect your fruit trees from extreme hail

In recent years, Aragón has suffered increasingly intense and frequent hail episodes. Fruit-growing areas such as La Almunia, Calatayud, Caspe or Fraga know only too well the impact a storm can have in the middle of the season. At Novafrut we have been installing anti-hail netting on farms throughout Aragón for more than 20 years to prevent irreparable losses.

Why more and more growers in Aragón are installing anti-hail netting

Crop insurance payouts never cover 100% of the loss. Moreover, hail damage not only affects the visible fruit, but can also reduce the following year's production. Anti-hail netting eliminates that risk from day one. In Aragón, the crops most protected by netting are:

• Peach and nectarine (especially in Bajo Cinca)
• Cherry and apricot (in areas such as the Jalón Valley)
• Apple and pear (in more temperate areas)

Which system we use in Aragón and why

At Novafrut we work with two systems, Trampolín and Capilla forzada, and we adapt each project to the type of farm, the crop and the local climate.

• Trampolín system: the one that offers the best hail discharge and maximum structural protection against the wind, ideal for exposed areas.
• Capilla forzada system: more economical and quicker to fold, useful on smaller farms or where the risk of violent storms is lower.

We also offer the option of a reinforced half-net, which prevents tears at the ridge, and finishing with knots on the top cable, which guarantees more tension and less maintenance. *Novafrut Trampolín system (with zig-zag elastic)

Our experience in Aragón

Since 2001, Novafrut has worked in many districts of Aragón:

• Bajo Cinca (Fraga, Torrente, Zaidín…)
• Ribera Alta del Ebro
• Calatayud and its district
• La Almunia
• Monegros and vineyard or almond-growing areas

Each project is adapted to the farm with a customised design, and we carry out both complete installations and the supply of materials for growers who assemble on their own.

How much does it cost to install anti-hail netting in Aragón?

The price varies depending on the system, the post material (concrete or wood), the alley width, the type of net and the size of the project. As a reference, with installation included it is between €19,000 and €25,000 per hectare; we give the exact figure after seeing the farm. We can also advise you on possible grants available in the region.

Do you want to protect your farm in Aragón?

If you have fruit trees or vines in Aragón and are considering installing anti-hail netting, we can help. Contact us: one of our technicians will visit your farm with no obligation and assess the options, and we will give you a clear quote with no small print.