HISTORY
Hygrotech was founded in 1984 and originated from a company called
Roode Lyon which was well known in the vegetable seed and agricultural
industries
of South Africa. Hygrotech pioneered the development of F1
hybrids in the
South African vegetable industry. Our innovative name is derived from:
HY
- Hybrid
GRO
- Growing
TECH
- Technologies
Many other technologies were introduced, developed and championed by Hygrotech in SA in the early
days such as – the Seedling system and polystyrene
stickers etc.
and distribution in both South Africa and East Africa.
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FertAgChem a division of Hygrotech was launched in 2011, the main purpose of the division is research
and development of softer
agricultural chemicals, another innovative name:
FERT
- Fertiliser
AG
- Agricultural
CHEM
- Chemicals
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Designed by: Benson Mwangi
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trays foliar feeding, environmentally friendly
Thus it is fitting that Hygrotech is now deemed the market leader in vegetable seed marketing
Offering a "one stop" service to more that 4 000 clients throughout South Africa, Hygrotech offers seed,
adjuvants, growth stimulants, seedling systems (seed trays, growing medium and sowing machines),
adjuvants, fertilisers, foliar feeds, biological products, plant manipulators and mechanical implements
– in short many of the necessities for the modern vegetable farmer, and agriculture in Eastern Africa.