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Substrate Gutter Systems

High-density production platforms for berries, tomatoes and other high-value crops, designed for precise water and nutrient management.

Substrate gutter system in berry production

Future Farm Equipment substrate gutter systems support modern substrate-based production where every litre of water and fertiliser is measured. We design layouts that balance crop needs, labour efficiency and irrigation return.

System Elements

A complete substrate platform combines gutters, supports, drain management and crop work ergonomics.

Substrate gutter profiles detail

Gutter profiles

Food-grade profiles designed for stable slab support, good drainage and easy cleaning between cycles.

  • Widths matched to substrate slabs or pots
  • Internal shape for controlled runoff
  • UV-stable, corrosion-resistant materials
  • Compatible with drain collection systems
Substrate gutter support posts and wires

Support structures

Suspended or ground-supported systems configured to tunnel spans, column spacing and crop height.

  • Suspended options for easier floor access
  • Fixed supports for heavy crop loads
  • Layouts for central paths and work alleys
  • Integration with crop wire and irrigation
Drainage and irrigation return from gutters

Drainage & irrigation return

Systems to collect, filter and recirculate drainage where required by your production philosophy and regulations.

  • Central collection channels
  • Slope design for even runoff
  • Integration with filtration and tanks
  • Support for closed or semi-closed systems

Layouts & Ergonomics

Designed around how your teams and machinery actually move through the structure every day.

Crop work: Gutter height and spacing tuned for pruning, harvesting and plant care, reducing bending, reaching and unnecessary labour.

Machinery: Paths and turning points planned for electric trolleys, picking carts and sprayers, minimising bottlenecks.

Future changes: Designs allow for upgrading crop wires, moving between crops or adjusting planting densities without rebuilding the entire system.

Plan Your Substrate Gutter Project

Share your target crops, planting densities and irrigation system and we will propose a gutter layout adapted to your tunnels or greenhouses.

Request a layout concept