Agritec Africa 2023: what happened
Agritec Africa returned to the KICC in Nairobi on 15–17 June 2023, running alongside dairy, livestock and poultry activities in a joint programme.
- Dates
- 15–17 June 2023
- Where
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
What happened at Agritec Africa 2023
Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre hosted Agritec Africa from 15 to 17 June 2023. Radeecal Communications organised the trade exhibition with local partners. In 2023 it formed part of a wider programme that also included dairy, livestock and poultry activities. Visitors moving between these sections could see crop technology, animal production and farm services in one venue over three days.
The theme was technology that farms can actually use and keep running. Stand conversations kept returning to practical limits: spare parts, reliable energy, operator training and nearby service. A simpler device with local backup often made more sense than a complex one. Conditions differ sharply across East Africa, so suppliers had to describe the farm they were selling to.
Visitors ranged from farmers and livestock businesses to dealers, importers, input suppliers and development bodies. International companies used the show to meet potential distributors in Kenya. The real test of such a partner is practical. Can it demonstrate the equipment, hold stock of parts and give sound advice on inputs? Without that, a product on sale rarely becomes a product in use.
Agritec Africa 2023 made the point that market entry in East Africa runs through distribution. A supplier needs a partner able to train users, support the first installations and stay in touch over a full work cycle. Where shared ownership or service models suit smaller farms, they can open more doors than one more feature.
Highlights
- Held 15–17 June 2023 at KICC, Nairobi, over three days
- Ran in a joint programme with dairy, livestock and poultry activities
- Usable, repairable technology and distributor capability in focus