Traditionally, silicone rubber seems distant from farmland and greenhouses. However, as modern agriculture evolves toward precision and intelligence, this flexible material is quietly transforming planting and breeding methods, emerging as a key "功臣" for sustainable agriculture.

1. "Smart Skin" for Greenhouses

Traditional plastic greenhouse films are prone to aging and damage, but silicone rubber-modified agricultural films demonstrate superior performance. By adding UV absorbers, the lifespan of silicone rubber films extends from 1 year to over 5 years. With a light transmittance of 92%, they can selectively filter specific wavelengths through formula adjustments to enhance crop photosynthesis. A Shandong vegetable base using this film saw tomato yields increase by 30% while pesticide use decreased by 25%.

2. Water-Saving Pioneers in Precision Irrigation

The core component of drip irrigation systems—silicone rubber seals—remain stable under 0.1-1 MPa pressure to prevent water and fertilizer leakage. Tests show silicone-sealed drip systems save 40% more water than traditional metal components. In Xinjiang cotton fields, this technology saves 120 cubic meters of water per mu annually, equivalent to 2,400 barrels of drinking water.

3. Health Guardians for Livestock Farming

In large-scale farms, silicone rubber is used for drinking nipple gaskets. Antibacterial coatings 抑制 E. coli and other microbes, extending system cleaning intervals from 7 to 30 days. A pig farm using this technology reduced piglet diarrhea rates by 60% and annual antibiotic use by 2 tons.

4. Flexible Tools for Ecological Governance

In river restoration projects, silicone rubber eco-bags filled with nutrient soil and seeds stabilize slopes while promoting vegetation growth. A Jiangsu riverbank project achieved 90% vegetation coverage within 3 months, effectively preventing soil erosion.


High anti-yellowing precipitated silicone rubber