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Planning a polyhouse?

A polyhouse is a large, long-term investment. These steps and questions come from manufacturers who build them every season.

The journey

Five steps to a successful project

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Get these right in order, and most problems never happen.

Start with the crop and the buyer
Decide what you will grow and who will buy it before you choose a structure.
Match the structure to your climate
Polyhouse, fan-and-pad or net house: it depends on heat, wind and rain where you farm.
Check schemes and finance
NHB, MIDH through your State, AIF and State schemes each have their own rules.
Choose your manufacturer carefully
Visit projects they have built and ask the questions below.
Build, get inspected, grow
After construction, the project is inspected before support is released.

Choosing a supplier

Is the company an IGMA member?
Can I visit structures you have built in my region?
What pipe size, wall thickness and galvanising does the main frame use?
Is the structure designed for the wind speed at my site?
Which film and net do you use, and what warranty comes with them?
Who fits the drip, fertigation and climate systems: your team or a sub-contractor?
What does the quotation include: foundations, transport, installation and GST?
What support do you give after handover, and how quickly?

Does IGMA build polyhouses?

No. IGMA is an association of manufacturers. Our members design and build; IGMA represents them and helps farmers find them.

How do I check that a company is an IGMA member?

Search the member directory, or write to info@igma.org.in with the company's name.

Can IGMA process my subsidy application?

No. Applications are filed with NHB or your State horticulture department. See the Government Schemes page for details.

Which structure is right for my farm?

It depends on your crop, climate and budget. Talk to two or three members and visit their projects before you decide.