| 1. Production in a retractable roof achieved a 118% to 167% increase in kg/ sq m of export quality tomatoes compared to a conventional nethouse. |
| Download yield report from INIFAP, Culiacan Mexico |
| 2. Growers can now reduce the number of hectares of conventional houses that they need to purchase by 33% to 60% and still achieve the same total yield. |
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| 3. The 33% to 60% reduction in the number of hectares of greenhouses results in a 33% to 60% reduction in total fixed operating costs. |
| refer to return on investment calculator |
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| 4. The enhanced growing environment in a retractable roof greenhouse has allowed growers to realize up to a 14% increase in the average price per kg due to: |
| • a 75% to 611% increase in extra large tomatoes and a 207-245% increase in large |
| • a 1061% to 3000% increase in first harvest yields of export quality tomatoes. |
| refer to yield report from INIFAP |
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