Welcome to Hayleys Agro Biotech

At Hayleys Agro Biotech, we stand among Sri Lanka’s leading horticultural brands, recognised for our expertise in advanced plant tissue culture solutions. Our state-of-the-art laboratory and facilities enable us to produce disease-free, high-performing plants that meet global standards of quality and consistency. From Bananas, Strawberries and Lomandra to ornamental varieties such as Heuchera and Anigozanthus, our diverse portfolio is designed to suit a wide range of agricultural and landscaping needs.

Managing every stage of propagation, from initiation to dispatch, we ensure that every plant we deliver meets the highest benchmarks for health, uniformity and reliability. With strong long-term partnerships built on trust and timely delivery, our commitment to quality and innovation continues to drive value for customers in Sri Lanka and across international markets.

lomandra

anigozanthus

Banana

Heuchera

Nandina

Strawberry

Sri Lanka's largest producer and exporter of tissue culture plants

Experience

Experience is our strength. Our entire team offers decades of experience in horticulture in Sri Lanka.

Capacity

We produce 7,500 media bottles daily, utilized by 33 workstations in laminar flow cabinets.

Products

Our major export supply is Stage 3 plants, followed by a few Stage 4 products.

The World of Hayleys

As a proud business unit of Hayleys Agriculture, Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Ltd operates within the broader framework of the Hayleys Group, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and diversified conglomerates with over 145 years of excellence. Hayleys Agriculture is a leader in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, recognized for its pivotal role in advancing sustainable farming practices and delivering innovative solutions. With a strong presence across the agriculture value chain, from crop nutrition and protection to tissue culture propagation, seed production, and export crop management, Hayleys Agriculture is committed to empowering farmers and driving agricultural innovation.

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History of Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Ltd

2007

Pioneering TC Plant Production

Establishment of the Hayleys Agro Biotech lab in Nanuoya to serve as a tissue culture facility for G0 seed potato production, leveraging the ideal climate for plant propagation.

2008

A Milestone in Global Expansion

The first international shipment of tissue culture plants to RAM Botanicals, Australia, marking the company’s entry into the global market.

2010

Achieving Accreditation

Achieved accreditation to ship tissue culture plants to Australia, becoming one of only two labs in Sri Lanka with this distinction.

2014

Expanding Global Reach

Expanded into contract propagation for tropical foliage and cut flowers, catering to markets such as South Africa, the USA, and Kenya.

2017

Advancing Plant Multiplication

Introduction of advanced bio-reactor systems to accelerate plant multiplication and ensure faster production cycles.

2020

Growing Success

Achieved a major milestone by producing 1.8 million plants in the state-of-the-art growth room with 80,000 plants handled daily by skilled staff.

2022

Expanding Global Partnerships

Diversified export offerings to include a broader range of stage 3 and stage 4 tissue culture plants while solidifying partnerships with over 20 international customers.

2023

Celebrating Excellence

Recognized with multiple awards, including Silver Award at the NCE Export Awards for the Floriculture and Horticulture Product Sector and Two Gold Awards at the CNCI Achiever Awards for contributions to industrial excellence.

2024

Driving Sustainability

Continued innovation and sustainability efforts, incorporating rainwater harvesting, waste segregation through the 10R framework, and paperless processes to reduce environmental impact.

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Positioning Sri Lanka at the Forefront of Modern Floriculture: Presidential Export Awards 2024/ 25

Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Ltd was presented with a Merit Award – Floriculture for its innovative contributions to the sector….

Runner Up in the Manufacturing – Non Traditional Sector | National Business Excellence Awards 2023

Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Ltd is proud to be recognized as the Runner Up in the Manufacturing – Non Traditional…

Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Limited wins Gold at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2023

Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Limited received two prestigious Gold Awards; Gold Award in the National Level Manufacturing Sector – Small…

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