Is Tunnel farming profitable?

Tunnel production may seem a relatively simple and profitable way to farm, but it involves high capital costs and has a narrow margin of error.

How do you set up a tunnel farm?

Things to remember before start:

  1. Prior to start off-season vegetable cultivation in tunnels, the investor must have practical knowledge about farming.
  2. Soil and water quality of the farming site should be tested before start.
  3. Self-pollinated plants should be grown.
  4. Recommended seed should be used.

Is vegetable farming profitable in Pakistan?

Our acre estimates indicate that vegetables are more profitable than fruits and cereals. Farmers associated with other farmers or with any association practicing new cultivation methods (such as tunnel farming) have increased productivity.

What is the most profitable crop in Pakistan?

Sugarcane is a high-value cash crop of Pakistan and is quite important for sugar-related production. It accounts for 3.4 percent of additional agricultural value and 0.7 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). As a sugar crop, sugarcane is the chief biofuel crop worldwide (Robinson et al., 2011).

What can I plant in a tunnel?

Various crops can be grown successfully in tunnels, including tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, strawberries and even flowers. Compared to open field farming, tunnel farming has many advantages and benefits.

What is high tunnel farming?

What are High Tunnels? High tunnels, also called high hoops or hoop houses, are temporary structures that extend the growing season. These covered structures are constructed in the field in order to protect crops from the weather (rain, wind, cool or warm temperatures), as well as in some cases, pests.

What is low tunnel farming?

In low-tunnel cultivation technique, long and narrow strips of transparent plastic material (often polythene) are used to cover one or several adjacent rows of plants, especially vegetable crop.

What are cash crops in Pakistan?

Sugarcane, rice, wheat and cotton are the cash crop of Pakistan. These crops face the problem of weeds infestation during their growing period.

Which is not cash crop of Pakistan?

What farming makes the most money?

Corn, also known as maize, is a staple food in America and across the world. In 2019, U.S. farmers planted 91.7 million acres of corn, making it the most produced crop, of any crop, in the U.S.