Production macro-tunnel · Portugal
Installation of agricultural macro-tunnels in Portugal, a market with growing implementation of protected agriculture focused on European export.
8 m
bay width
Macro-tunnel
typology
2022
year of execution
Portugal
location
Cost-effective solution
with rapid implementation.
In 2022, Fertri carried out this macro-tunnel project in Portugal, a market where protected agriculture has experienced remarkable growth driven by demand for fresh fruit and vegetable products for export to central and northern Europe. The 8-metre-wide macro-tunnels allow cultivation work to be mechanised with conventional machinery while offering an excellent cost-to-covered-area ratio.
The galvanised arch structure with three-layer anti-UV plastic film cover provides long service life with minimal maintenance, adapting perfectly to Portugal’s Atlantic climate with its winter rainfall and warm, dry summers.
Fertri, based in Pontedeume (A Coruña), has a long export tradition in the Portuguese market thanks to geographical proximity and the logistical ease of road transport.
Project sheet
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Macro-tunnel |
| Bay width | 8 m |
| Structure | Galvanised arches |
| Cover | Three-layer plastic film |
| Modality | Turnkey |
Equipment included
Roll-up side ventilation
Manual or motorised opening side bands for microclimate management.
Irrigation system
Localised drip irrigation with filtration head unit and automated programming.
Long-lasting three-layer film
Plastic cover with thermal and anti-drip treatment for Atlantic rainfall.
Execution phases
Technical study and design
Design adapted to Atlantic climate conditions and Portuguese regulations.
Manufacturing in Pontedeume
Manufacture of the galvanised metal structure at Fertri’s plant in A Coruña.
Road transport
Direct shipment from Pontedeume to the client’s plot in Portugal.
On-site assembly
Fertri technical team deployed for installation and commissioning.
Project delivered
In production since 2022.
