Visitors to NutriHydro Booth found that the best argument for better crop nutrition was something they could pick up, taste, and take a bite out of. 

Agrilink 2026 ran from October 8 to 10 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and drew commercial growers, municipal agriculture officers, students, and home gardeners from across and beyond the country. In Hall B, Booth B373 became a place where people came to see what modern protected cropping looks like in day-to-day farm operations, and to meet the people behind it.

For our team, it was three days of conversations we will remember. The booth offered the Growlight System, cultivation hardware, fresh harvests from commercial farms, and open technical discussions about crop management.

The Growlight System

If there was one stop every visitor made, it was the Growlight System, an indoor grow system ideal for growing fresh leafy greens at home, in schools, or in any indoor space where people want to grow their own food. Tiers of full-spectrum LED lights glowed over trays of lettuce, from crisp green heads to deep red and purple varieties, and the glow drew people in from across the hall. Many stopped to take photos with the plants growing right in front of them.

Up close, visitors could see how the lights, root aeration, and nutrient circulation work together on a single rack. Many stayed to ask how the system works and what it takes to set one up, whether for a backyard, a classroom, or a working farm.

Produce that answered the questions

For growers weighing changes to their feeding programs, a harvest says more than a spec sheet. The tasting table featured sweet bell peppers from Tech Greens Farm and high quality melons from Sera Garden Tech, while the display racks showed various fruit bearing crops such as strawberries from La Montage Farm, tomatoes from Metro Pacific Fresh Farm, and lettuce and leafy greens from NutriHydro Farm.

Visitors checked the fruit on display for size, firmness, and color, tasted the peppers and melons, leaving them all fascinated. Seeing growers light up over a perfectly ripe melon, and hearing our partner farmers’ pride in what they had raised, was one of the most rewarding parts of the week.

Cultivation Hardware worth handling

Greenhouse farm construction materials from Precision Foundry PH also drew attention. Farm operators and beginners examined the modular greenhouse and grow rack hardware, especially the no-weld pipe connectors and cast iron fittings made for standard pipe sizes. Handling the materials showed builders how to assemble durable benches and greenhouse frames on their own land, without hiring welders or buying specialized fabrication tools.

The Growlight System rack on display was a working example of that hardware in use. Seeing a finished build gave visitors a clearer idea of what the work involves, whether they were starting a first grow rack or expanding an existing farm.

Consultations at the booth

Technical consultations filled much of each afternoon. Growers raised concerns about leaf curl and nutrient burn, farm layouts, and local water test results, and asked about the problems they face as the weather changes. Our team went through electrical conductivity targets, pH adjustments, and water mineral profiles, and explained how the Crop-Formula Fertilizer line addresses crop-specific nutrient uptake in different regions of the country.

These conversations went both ways. Our team learned how conditions differ from one farm to another, and growers left with a better sense of how water quality, pH, and crop-specific feeding connect to what they see in their plants. Many of them trusted us with the real problems on their farms, and we do not take that lightly.

“This recent Agrilink was a great avenue to meet various farm practices and their agricultural technologies but among the great pleasures of connections, we also had the chance to meet young aspiring students who were eager to have that interest in what Agriculture can provide. Knowing this in our current status quo, makes you have hope for the next generation of growers.” – Reago Fedelin, NH Agriculturist

Questions from first-time growers

Not every visitor ran a commercial operation. Many were students, local government delegates, and people planning small backyard systems or community gardens. Their questions were practical, such as what it costs to start, how to run a simple passive system like a Kratky setup before moving to a larger recirculating design, and where to source inputs locally.

We gave these questions the same attention as any other. Their curiosity was a reminder of why we do this work given that every large farm started as someone’s first plant.

“Agrilink 2026 was a valuable experience that allowed us to showcase NutriHydro’s products, connect with potential clients, and strengthen relationships with existing customers. As a Sales Officer, I learned the importance of effective product presentation, customer engagement, and understanding market needs to turn inquiries into sales opportunities. Moving forward, consistent follow-ups and stronger customer relationships will be essential in maximizing the opportunities gained from the exhibit.” – Joyce Delos Reyes, NH Sales Officer

Beyond our booth

Some of the most meaningful moments happened away from Booth B373. Between visitors, our team walked the halls of the World Trade Center and met the other companies exhibiting at Agrilink 2026, including the Department of Agriculture, Farmer cooperatives and Associations, Seed companies (Especially Enza Zaden and Rijk Zwaan), Fellow Fertilizer Companies, Irrigation Suppliers, Greenhouse Builders, Government Agriculture Offices, Commercial Farms and more. What began as quick hellos turned into long conversations about what each of us is building and what Philippine agriculture needs next.

Those exchanges led to new partnerships and collaborations. We traded ideas on farm technology, crop programs, and growing systems, and we left inspired by how much good work is being done across the industry. We hope the connections we made in Hall B will keep growing long after the exhibition ends.

Thank you, Agrilink

None of this would have been possible without the Agrilink 2026 organizers, who brought growers, suppliers, innovators, and students together under one roof. To the organizing team and everyone working behind the scenes, thank you for the invitation, the long hours, and the space to share our work.

Gatherings like this give growers, partners, and newcomers one place to meet, share what they know, and learn from each other, and that is what made the three days so worthwhile for us. We are grateful and proud to have been part of it.

See you on the next Agrilink 

Over three exhibition days, the event’s value came from direct exchange between growers, partners, and technical staff. Visitors left with a clearer picture of how to manage water, balance crop diets, and choose reliable hardware for their setups, and we left with new friends, new ideas, and renewed energy for the seasons ahead.

To everyone who stopped by Booth B373, sampled produce from our partner farms, and shared their field experience with our team, thank you for spending time with NutriHydro at Agrilink 2026. For technical inquiries, water analysis reviews, or details on greenhouse fittings and nutrient lines, reach us through our official website and communication channels. We would love to hear from you. Until our next Agrilink together!