Shade house and retractable roof production system: a benefit cost analysis

Authors

Manju Radhakrishnan, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Peter Gartrell, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Giao N. Nguyen, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2025

Journal Title

WAGrower

Keywords

cost benefit analysis, shade housing, horticulture, capsicums, Carnarvon, Western Australia, Retractable Roof Production System (RRPS)

Disciplines

Horticulture

Abstract

This report outlines the cost and benefits of two protected cropping structures. Shade housing (with 30% shade) and the Rafter-type Retractable Roof Production System (RRPS) were compared for growing red capsicums in the Carnarvon region of Western Australia.

Recommended Citation

Radhakrishnan, M, Gartrell, P, and Nguyen, G N. (2025), Shade house and retractable roof production system: a benefit cost analysis. WAGrower, 60 (3), 27-29.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/hc_researchart/27