News & Events

Below you can browse the latest and archived Botanicoir news, events and press releases. Read through our product advances, growing innovations and industry developments.

May 7, 2026  |  News

The soft fruit farm recycling coir to complement the whole-farm system

At New Forest Fruit, the focus is on producing high-quality fruit at scale, while running a system that is efficient and sustainable for the long term. Producing around 5,000 tonnes of strawberries each year, the business has grown by combining modern production techniques with a practical, whole-farm approach to resource use. “We’re always looking at… Read in full >

Mar 9, 2026  |  News

Botanicoir bounces back from cyclone with community support

On 27 November 2025, a devastating cyclone hit Sri Lanka, bringing unprecedented rainfall, flooding, and landslides across 25 districts. By late December, a UN report showed that 1.8 million people were still affected. For us at Botanicoir, the storm caused serious damage to our factory and surrounding communities, but it also revealed the strength and… Read in full >

Precision Plus Ultra strawberry grow bag in black plastic
Feb 16, 2026  |  News

How to prepare and use coco coir – buffering and hydration explained

Commercial glasshouse growers will be no strangers to the benefits of coco coir. Not only is the product sustainable and renewable, but it also offers excellent water retention and provides a robust growing medium that can be used multiple times. Coco coir has a multitude of potential applications, ranging from compost to growing blocks, but… Read in full >

Nov 11, 2025  |  News

Trusted partnerships and quality substrate drive success for Polish berry farm

In the heart of the Wielkopolska region in Poland, near the well-known Gontyniec Hill and the highest point in the area, a berry farm in Strozewo is proving how high-quality growing media can underpin long-term success. The family-run business currently cultivates around 10 hectares of raspberries and strawberries, expanding its area by roughly two hectares… Read in full >

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