Phinl Corp., a Danish-Filipino enterprise, has embarked on groundbreaking tulip cultivation in the Philippines, utilizing a state-of-the-art climate-controlled farm, as reported by the Board of Investments (BOI).
The BOI Executive Director, Corazon Dichosa, confirmed the registration of Phinl’s PHP157.4-million climate-controlled tulip farm in Maddela, Quirino Province. This pioneering initiative marks the first fully contained and computer-controlled indoor hydroponic tulip farm in Asia, showcasing Phinl’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in agriculture.
Recognizing the rising demand for high-quality tulips in the Philippines, Phinl seized the opportunity to introduce tulip cultivation in a tropical climate. The success of their climate-controlled tulip farm underscores the enterprise’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional agriculture and contributing to the growth of the local floral industry.
To overcome the challenges of growing tulips in the Philippines, a tropical country, Phinl employs technology akin to hydroponics. This cultivation method utilizes an inert medium instead of soil, providing optimal conditions for tulip growth. The farm operates in a fully enclosed and computer-controlled environment, allowing precise regulation of temperature, humidity, and light intensity.
Dichosa expressed pride in welcoming pioneers like Phinl, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and sustainability. She stated, “The success of Phinl’s climate-controlled tulip farm in the country demonstrates our commitment to innovation and sustainability in agriculture. We are proud to welcome pioneers in this field and look forward to contributing to the growth of the local floral industry.”
Trade Secretary and BOI Chair Alfredo Pascual highlighted the significance of such initiatives in promoting sustainability in the agricultural industry. Pascual noted that the BOI, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, continues to register projects that leverage the latest technologies, citing recent registrations for integrated dairy farms, modern vegetable farms, and hybrid seed productions.
“The Phinl project is a clear example of our initiatives at the BOI, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, that champion sustainability in the agricultural industry. We have been registering projects that are scalable and leverage the latest technologies. In fact, in the last quarter, we have registered projects on integrated dairy farms, modern vegetable farms, and hybrid seed productions, among others,” said Pascual.
Phinl Corp.’s venture into climate-controlled tulip farming in the Philippines not only represents a bold leap in agricultural innovation but also challenges preconceptions about the feasibility of such endeavors in tropical climates.