Kenya-Israel Agritech Field Tour showcases new technologies in post-harvest handling, packaging and crop production
Kenyan agribusinesses, growers and agriculture-sector stakeholders got an opportunity to explore practical technologies and innovations across the fresh produce value chain during the Kenya-Israel Agritech Field Tour held on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The full-day tour organised around the theme of innovation, collaboration and growing together, brought participants together for practical demonstrations and knowledge exchange at Kandia FPS Ltd, Cargolite and Kenarava Model Farm.
The tour provided an opportunity for participants to move beyond classroom discussions and see how technologies can be applied in real farming, post-harvest and packaging environments. The programme began with registration at Total Muthaiga before the group departed for Kandia FPS Ltd, where participants were introduced to post-harvest technologies and solutions designed to improve the handling and preparation of fresh produce for the market.
Kandia showcases post-harvest solutions
At Kandia FPS Ltd – Eshet Eilon, participants were hosted by Mr. Nicky Abayo, who took them through the facility and shared insights into post-harvest handling. The session focused on technologies and processes for sorting, grading, weighing and packing fresh produce, highlighting the importance of efficient post-harvest systems in maintaining quality and reducing losses before products reach consumers and export markets.
The visit provided a practical look at how modern post-harvest technologies can help growers and fresh produce businesses improve efficiency while maintaining consistency in product quality. For an industry dealing with highly perishable commodities, proper sorting, grading, weighing and packaging are critical stages in ensuring that produce reaches its intended market in good condition.
Cargolite introduces new packaging technology
The tour then moved to Cargolite, where participants were hosted by Mr. Martin Kabaka, the Country Manager, Cargolite, who made a presentation on new packaging technology. The session provided an important look at developments in packaging for fresh produce and other perishable commodities.
Cargolite’s presentation focused on the role of modern packaging in protecting produce throughout the supply chain, from the farm to the final market.Participants were able to learn more about how innovations in packaging can contribute to better handling, improved product protection and the preservation of quality during transportation.
The session was particularly relevant to Kenya’s horticultural sector, where flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs often travel long distances before reaching consumers. The discussions at Cargolite also reinforced the need for producers and exporters to consider packaging as an integral part of the value chain rather than simply as the final stage before transportation.
Kenarava puts participants in the field
The final major stop of the tour was Kenarava Model Farm, where participants had an opportunity to gain practical insights into crop production and farm management. The farm was hosted by its owner, Ronald Diang’a, who took participants through the farm and shared his experience and knowledge on crop production.
Unlike a conventional presentation-based session, the visit offered participants an opportunity to learn directly from an operating farm environment.Ronald guided the group through the various aspects of production, explaining the practical approaches used at the farm and responding to questions from participants.
The session covered areas linked to crop nutrition, plant health, biostimulants, premium seeds and practical field management, giving participants an opportunity to connect agricultural technologies with their application in the field. The practical nature of the visit made it one of the key learning points of the tour, particularly for growers and agribusiness stakeholders looking for solutions that can be adopted in their own operations.
Israeli technologies meet Kenyan agricultural needs
The field tour was designed to showcase Israeli agricultural solutions while creating a platform for interaction between technology providers and Kenyan agriculture-sector stakeholders. The participation of companies and institutions working in areas such as crop inputs, crop protection, post-harvest handling and packaging demonstrated the wide range of technologies required to strengthen the agricultural value chain.
Gadot Agro, which was also represented during the tour, brought expertise in crop inputs, crop protection and post-harvest solutions. The combination of farm-based learning and technology demonstrations gave participants a broader understanding of how different interventions can work together—from the production of crops in the field, through post-harvest handling and packaging, to transportation and the market.
A practical learning experience
The tour was particularly informative because participants were able to interact directly with practitioners and technology specialists rather than relying solely on theoretical presentations.At Kandia, they saw the importance of efficient post-harvest handling. At Cargolite, they were introduced to emerging packaging technology, while Kenarava provided an opportunity to learn directly from a farmer operating within a real production environment. The tour concluded with closing remarks and a return to Total Muthaiga in the afternoon.
Strengthening Kenya-Israel agricultural cooperation
The Kenya-Israel Agritech Field Tour comes at a time when agriculture is increasingly turning to technology to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness.
For Kenya’s horticultural and fresh produce sector, technologies that improve production, reduce post-harvest losses, enhance packaging and maintain quality along the supply chain can play an important role in strengthening access to both domestic and international markets.The tour demonstrated the value of bringing technology providers, farmers, agribusinesses and other industry stakeholders together to exchange knowledge and explore practical solutions.
More importantly, the hands-on approach allowed participants to see how innovations can be applied in real agricultural settings, creating opportunities for Kenyan growers and businesses to adapt technologies to their specific needs. The Kenya-Israel Agritech Field Tour therefore served not only as a showcase of agricultural technology, but also as a platform for knowledge transfer, networking and potential partnerships aimed at strengthening Kenya’s agricultural value chain.