Agrifirst Poly Tunnel is a cost-effective protected cultivation structure engineered for small and medium Indian farmers who want the benefits of controlled environment agriculture without the higher investment of a full polyhouse. This semicircular tunnel design provides excellent protection from rain, wind, hail, and excessive sunlight while maintaining optimal growing conditions for vegetables, herbs, nursery seedlings, and seasonal crops.
Why Choose Agrifirst Poly Tunnel?
- Affordable Protected Cultivation — Up to 70% lower investment compared to a full polyhouse, making modern farming accessible to small and marginal farmers
- 2x Higher Yields — Rain protection, reduced pest pressure, and improved microclimate deliver significantly higher yields than open-field farming
- Off-Season Production — Grow high-demand vegetables during off-season when market prices are 2–3x higher
- Quick Installation — Simple GI pipe arch structure can be erected in 3–5 days without heavy foundations
- Versatile Applications — Ideal for nursery raising, vegetable cultivation, hardening of tissue culture plants, and seasonal crop protection
- Low Maintenance — Minimal upkeep required — just periodic film replacement and basic frame inspection
Technical Specifications
| Structure Type | Semicircular arch tunnel |
| Height (Center) | 3.0–3.5 meters |
| Width | 5.0–8.0 meters |
| Length | Customizable (30m–100m+) |
| Frame Material | GI steel tubular pipes — 48mm/42mm diameter |
| Pipe Spacing | 2.0 meters center-to-center |
| Cladding Material | Ginegar UV-stabilized polyethylene film (100–200 micron) |
| Film Life | 2–3 years (UV-stabilized) |
| Ventilation | Side roll-up curtains (manual) |
| Foundation | Ground-embedded GI pipes or concrete footings |
| Wind Resistance | Up to 80 km/h |
| Suitable Crops | Leafy vegetables, tomato, capsicum, cucumber, strawberry, herbs, nursery seedlings |
| Structural Life | 8–10 years (frame) |
| Delivery & Installation | Turnkey by Agrifirst team across India |
Government Subsidy
Agrifirst Poly Tunnels qualify for 50% subsidy under NHM and various state horticulture schemes. Our team assists with complete documentation and subsidy processing.
ROI & Farmer Earnings
Farmers using Agrifirst Poly Tunnels for off-season vegetable cultivation earn ₹3–8 lakhs per acre per year — significantly higher than open-field returns. The low investment makes payback possible within the very first season.
