Frost protection candles
Implementation
Short term
Sustainability components
GHG emissions- Air quality
Soil- Water
- Biodiversity
- Animal welfare
Economic- Social
- Technical feasibility
Climate risk region
Northern
Weather event addressed
Farming system
FRUITS & VINEYARDS
Apple, vineyards
Description of the measure
Frost protection candles are implemented in the driving lanes to avoid a temperature decrease < 0°C
Comments on sustainability
The use of frost protection candles is very expensive and leads to increasing GHG emissions and to a reduced air quality.