Typical Project Size
Area: 5–25 ha
Crops: berries, tomatoes, high-value vegetables
Systems: polytunnels, substrate gutters, covers
Customer Projects
A snapshot of how Future Farm Equipment systems are used on commercial farms of 2–50+ ha in different climates and markets — with the kind of numbers growers actually track.
Projects at a Glance
The farms we support range from first-time 2 ha pilots to 40+ ha commercial blocks. Below is a simplified view of the scale and results we usually work with.
Infrastructure Scope
Tunnel spans: 40–120 m blocks
Gutter length: 15–60 km per site
Covers & nets: 50–250 km² of film & mesh over lifetime
Targeted Outcomes
Yield: +10–20 % marketable kg/m²
Labour: –10–25 % hours/kg
Water & fertiliser: –15–30 % per kg
Selected Project Snapshots
These simplified case outlines illustrate how structures, gutters and covers come together, and what changed on each farm after installation.
Berry Project – Europe
Crop: Strawberries & raspberries
Scale: 18 ha multi-span tunnels on substrate gutters
Project outline
- Previous system: open field and basic rain shelters
- Target: stabilise yields and extend the season for premium weeks
- Planting density: ~80 000 plants/ha on gutters
System supplied
- Multi-span polytunnels, 8.5 m spans, 5.8 m ridge height
- Substrate gutter system with 4 lines per 8.5 m span
- Diffused 180 µm films, 4–6 year lifetime, anti-drip
- Side ventilation + insect nets on main airflow sides
Results after 2–3 seasons
- Season extended by ~5 weeks vs open field
- Estimated +12–18 % marketable yield (kg/m²)
- Harvest labour hours/kg reduced by ~15 %
- Better uniformity and downgrade reduction by 10–15 %
Vegetable Project – Asia
Crop: High-value leafy and fruiting vegetables
Scale: 9 ha single-span tunnels with shade
Project outline
- Climate: hot season highs of 35–42 °C
- Previous system: open field rows, high weather losses
- Goal: reduce heat stress and rain damage, stabilise supply
System supplied
- Single-span tunnels, 7.5 m width, 3.8 m apex
- Side roll-up vents with insect nets
- Shade nets 40–50 % above tunnels in peak months
- Reinforced covers for high-wind events
Results after 2 seasons
- Peak daytime temperature under cover reduced by 3–5 °C
- Water use per kg reduced by ~20 % vs open field
- Rain-related crop loss significantly reduced in wet season
- More consistent weekly volumes for retail programmes
Tomato Project – Latin America
Crop: Indeterminate tomatoes
Scale: 12 ha tunnels with substrate gutters
Project outline
- Existing: basic tunnels without drainage collection
- Goal: increase kg/m² and reduce water & fertiliser waste
- Target yield: >20 kg/m² per cycle
System supplied
- Polytunnels with 9.6 m spans, ridge ~6.0 m
- Suspended substrate gutters at ~1.0 m height
- Drain collection lines every 50–60 m to central tanks
- Covers tuned for high light with moderate diffusion
Results after 3 cycles
- Average yield 22–26 kg/m² per cycle
- Drain collection and reuse covering ~60 % of runoff
- Estimated fertiliser savings of 15–25 %
- Improved fruit uniformity and packout by 10–15 %
Talk to Us About Your Project
Whether you are planning a 2 ha pilot or a 40 ha commercial development, we can help shape a practical, long-term system concept with realistic performance targets — so you know what numbers you are building towards.