Polymers have been used in agriculture and horticulture since the middle of the last century. There is a tremendous potential for using polymers in agriculture and our fields and garden would look very different if we did not use polymers in them. This review traces the history of polymer use, discusses the markets for polymers in these applications, and describes in detail the different types of polymers that can be used and their specific applications. Topics covered include: Crop protection - use of greenhouses, large tunnels, low tunnels, direct covers, windbreaks, shading, and pest control.; Soil conditioning - -by mulching is explored together with soil improvement.; Water management is another big user of polymers for irrigation and field drainage.; Harvesting and Crop storage; Buildings, Machinery and Equipment; Containers and packaging; Miscellaneous uses - identification tags, clothing and footwear, pellets for controlled release of pesticides and fertiliser, garden ponds, labels, seed coatings, soil less cultivation, grafting bands and ties and twine.; Standards and Testing - are covered briefly as is disposal and recycling. The review is accompanied by around 300 abstracts compiled from the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading on this subject. A subject index and a company index are included. Save 20% when you buy 2 or more titles in the Rapra Review Report Series (Volume 9 onwards). Just enter promotional code RRR20 when you get to the shopping cart. Please click here to see the full list of reports available.