During a recent visit to India, our wonderful clients from Malaysia took a tour of our factory, giving us the chance to chat about various aspects of our operations, including sustainable growing solutions (avenues of which we are continually exploring) and innovative...
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The man from down under comes out on top again!
When it comes to protected cropping, there isn’t much renowned international horticulturist Graeme Smith, doesn’t know, and thanks to his fantastic masterclass, we all feel like experts now!To become better growers with a deeper understanding of the techniques,...
A magnifique visit from members of the French Embassy
We were privileged and honored to receive a recent visit from members of the French Embassy at our polyhouse and training centre in Bangalore. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to both Moulshree Dagar, attaché for Agriculture and Health at the Regional...
How our premium cocopeat is helping China advance its farming techniques
Our indomitable Operations Manager, Sara, recently had the opportunity to explore a diverse range of fresh produce during Biogrow’s first visit to China. From premium cherry tomatoes and Palermo peppers, to snacking peppers, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and...
Strengthening global connections with a knowledge-sharing trip to Brazil
As part of our ongoing commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration, our Head of India, Benjamin Blanchard, recently visited Biogrow Brazil to reconnect with their team, capably led by Manu. During their time at the factory, the two comrades chatted about...
Our New 2 Day Training Course Has Begun!
As with any new venture, we weren’t sure if our foundational course in soilless growing would prove popular among growers, but with interest from all over the globe, it turns out we needn’t have worried! We kicked the course off with gusto on the 15th of...
A Fun Filled Field Trip For Our Senior Team Members
Managing large teams spread over 3 production sites in Tamil Nadu, and a training centre and polyhouse in Karnataka, isn’t always easy, but as a company, we find things go a lot more smoothly if we can get senior team members together from time-to-time, to chat, learn...
Our first harvest of deliciously sweet cherry tomatoes has arrived!
Protec is a subsidiary of Biogrow Substrates, and from its’ base in Bangalore, we are growing our first crops of sweet, ruby red cherry and round tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers, to be sold locally. With an emphasis on quality over quantity, our fruits and veggies...
A valuable visit from our overseas colleagues
Operating Biogrow factories in Brazil and the Philippines, our overseas colleagues Manu and Clement recently flew to Tamil Nadu for a whistlestop knowledge-sharing trip. After meeting with some of our suppliers so that they could see firsthand where our material is...