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Nairobi International Agriculture Trade FairSeptember 25 - October 5, 2014
Israel’s Agro-technologies
Nairobi International Trade Fair
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Dear Friends,
Israel's Agro-technology industry is characterized by intensive research and development of innovative
systems, rooted in "growing more with less" concept.
The Israeli companies export agro-technology solutions worldwide and have reached breakthrough
achievements in irrigation, seeds, greenhouses, fertilizers, crop-protection, post-harvest treatment,
poultry & dairy farming, consulting & engineering services and more .
The Agro-technology, Water & Cleantech Department of The Israel Export & International Cooperation
Institute promotes know-how, cooperation and business opportunities between Israeli and international
companies and organizations.
With all best wishes for a fruitful and productive event,
Sincerely,
Mr. Gilad Peled
Director, Agro-technology, Water & Cleantech Department
The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute
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AGREXCO __________________________________________ 4
Amiran Kenya Limited ___________________________________ 5
Aquaculture Production Technology (Israel) Ltd. ___________________ 6
Bnot Harel Ltd. _______________________________________ 7
E.D.K. Technology & Electricity Ltd. ____________________________ 8
ICL ______________________________________________ 9
Netafim Ltd. ________________________________________ 10
Palgey - Maim ______________________________________ 11
Phibro Animal Health Co. ________________________________ 12
SCR _____________________________________________ 13
The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute ______________ 14
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A leading company in its own business field and in high-tech agriculture partnerships.
www.agrexco.com Contact us
AGREXCO
Categories: Fresh Products
Company at a Glance
Quality is Our Priority
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the newly replanted Agrexco Carmel - the company that combines
the well-known Agrexco name with Carmel, the fresh produce brand known around the world for high
quality, reliability and social responsibility.
Today we are a private enterprise continuing the tradition of excellence that began in 1956, but with the
added twist of going global for the local. This entails the development of a select global growers' network
meeting Carmel's uncompromising high standards to ensure a year-round supply of the fresh produce
into the local markets in Europe, South Asia and South America demand .
All Agrexco Carmel products abide by Globalgap's stringent requirements, as well as our own unique
Ecofresh standard - a cutting-edge system incorporating Globalgap's stipulations with the most
advanced developments in Information Technology (IT) and our IP in strawberry and basil seeds.
At the end of every 24/7 week during every month of the year, we provide you with the quality your
consumers demand and deserve.
Here's to a long and fruitful relationship.
Technology & Products
FRESH AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS:
FRUITS
VEGETABLES
CITRUS
EXOTIC
FRESH HERBS
STRAWBERRIES
FLOWERS
PLANTS PROPAGATION MATERIAL
IP STRAWBERRIES
BASIL SEEDS
TURN KEY PROJECTS
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Goal
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As Amiran continues to supply and support Kenya’s large and medium scale growers in the floriculture,
horticulture, sugar cane and coffee sectors, it has placed a large emphasis on day to day activities in the
agricultural sector with the hope that through these efforts Amiran can play its role in helping Kenya to
strengthen its position as a supplier of floriculture and horticultural products to Europe and the rest of
the world, while at the same time securing the food and income needs of farmers and their families.
www.amirankenya.com Contact us
Amiran Kenya Limited Categories: Fertilizers Irrigation Seeds & Propagation Material Post-Harvest Treatment Greenhouses & Covered Systems Aquaculture Poultry Equipment & Supplies Crop Protection
Company at a Glance Since its inception in 1963, Amiran Kenya Ltd. has been a driving force behind the horticulture and
floriculture industries in Kenya and throughout East Africa .
A part of the Balton CP group of companies headquartered in the United Kingdom and spread
throughout Africa and Israel, Amiran Kenya provides complete solutions in all of its fields of expertise.
From products, services to agriculture training and capacity building, the Amiran brand has become
synonymous with the highest international standards of excellence .
Through decades of partnership with Kenya’s large and small scale growers, Amiran Kenya has become
a “one stop shop” for all of Kenya’s agricultural needs. While playing a significant role in bringing the
Kenyan floriculture industry to its place as a global leader, Amiran has also remained focused on the
needs of horticulture and cereal growers and of Kenya’s small scale farmers, who make up 75% of
Kenya’s agricultural sector.
Technology & Products
Amiran Kenya’s agricultural basket of products includes greenhouses, chemicals, fertilizers and seeds;
large and small scale agro-projects using state of the art technology powering modern irrigation
systems, climate control and water measuring technologies. Amiran is also responsible for building
and maintaining more than 90% of Kenya’s greenhouses and 80% of all irrigation equipment to the
floriculture sector. Complimenting all of these is a team of professional agronomists offering the best
technical advice as well as innovative products aimed at helping Kenya’s farming community achieve
the best possible yields .
In recent years Amiran has revolutionized East Africa’s small scale holder sector with the Amiran
Farmers Kit (AFK), tailor made with the aim of allowing small scale farmers affordable access to modern
agricultural methods, technologies and inputs of the highest standard, that which have enabled
farmers to achieve better yields for their crops. In the same spirit of ensuring all farmers' success, the
Amiran Training Centers in Meru and Oloitoktok have brought modern farming techniques such as the
use of drip irrigation and correct application of chemicals and fertilizers which have provided a new
reality for farmers at the community level to help them increase their yields while conserving water and
soil.
Goal
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Bringing advanced aquaculture to Kenya - providing complete technology and engineering for
implementation of intensive, large-scale Tilapia and Catfish Fish Production ventures in the Rift Valley and
Coastal region.
www.aquaculture-israel.com Contact us
Aquaculture Production Technology (Israel) Ltd. Categories: Aquaculture
Subcategories: Design and implementation of
Aquaculture projects Technology and full range of
professional services Training, start-up, operational
and technical management of projects
Company at a Glance
Aquaculture Production Technology (Israel) Ltd. (APT) was established in 1978 as a bio-tech company
associated with an engineering company, for the purpose of development of sustainable in-land
aquaculture technology, to address the emerging crises of our time, namely - ocean fisheries depletion;
increasing demand for quality fish; freshwater limitations; food security; energy and carbon foot-
printing, and environmental impact.
The company has over 30 years of pioneering experience in providing complete design, engineering,
construction and management services for in-land, on-shore fish farming, and Integrated Fish Farming
and Irrigation (IFFI) projects around the globe in warm-climate and temperate countries in Latin America
and Africa.
APT works with private sector investors, agricultural and food companies, international finance
institutions (i.e. World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank) and State and Federal Governments.
Technology & Products
APT has the technology and expertise to embark on large-scale in-land aquaculture projects, stand-
alone or integrated with irrigation, based on proven experience in Israel during 6 decades.
APT acts as an aqua-technology & engineering consulting company, with in-house expertise and
technical personnel, providing complete technology for the design, construction and operation of large-
scale, advanced Fish Farming projects, adjusted to site conditions, including:
Complete production lines for a variety of fish species, provided on 'turn-key' basis.
In-house engineering capability for complete project.
Integrated Fish Farming and Irrigation.
Fish production under greenhouse in high plains.
Compliance with international environmental and best-practice standards.
Adaptation and formulation of aqua-feeds for various aquaculture crops.
Goal
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Company mission:
• To meet our clients' needs by maintaining a wide range of products under the best quality and
technology at the best price.
• To exceed the expectations of the clients by offering outstanding customer service, increasing
flexibility, thus optimizing system functionality and improving operation efficiency.
• To expand our commercial activities to other African countries .
www.bnotharel.com Contact us
Bnot Harel Ltd. Categories: Consulting, Planning & Management Greenhouses & Covered Systems Aquaculture Poultry Equipment & Supplies
Company at a Glance "Bnot Harel Ltd." is an Israeli company which deals with planning and managing agricultural and agro
industrial projects worldwide. We provide complete solutions in the fields of poultry, fishery, cattle,
vegetables, plantation, and field crops. It includes the supply of agricultural equipment, livestock, feeds,
vaccines, vitamins, greenhouses, irrigation systems, knowhow, consulting and expertise, Turnkey
solutions and much more.
With headquarters in Israel, "Bnot Harel" established:
• In 2004 "Bnot Harel Nig" in Nigeria (Daughter company). Bnot Harel Nig is owned also by "AFGRI" as of
2012.
• In 2005 “G.K. Poultry LTD” in Kazakhstan (Business partner.)
• In 2010 “BH Group East Africa” in Uganda (Associated company).
Technology & Products
Bnot Harel provides complete solutions for all poultry, fishery, dairy and more industries. Within the
poultry industry, we supply and install products such as: world class leading hatcheries for both small and
large farms, battery cages, feeding and drinking systems - manual or automatic, feed, additives, vitamins,
veterinary drugs, vaccines, top quality eggs and live chicken, turkey, duck, quail and other fowl (broilers
and layers, PS and GPS lines) which are genetically and ideally compatible with the markets we supply to.
We design and develop agricultural Turn Key projects such as projects to produce chicken meat and
table eggs, covering every stage in the production process. We also provide custom tailored design and
development of projects based on specific local information and optimization to match local conditions.
The company's professional team provides the supervision and follow up technical support to ensure
project success.
As part of expanding the services and activities in Nigeria, Bnot Harel Nig has entered the field of grain
field with the help and support of AFGRI. The primary goal is to advance local grain production in Nigeria
in all stages from land preparation and crop growth through storage and sale to local farmers.
Goal
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www.edk.co.il Contact us
E.D.K. Technology & Electricity Ltd. Categories: Consulting, planning & management of
agricultural livestock projects. Poultry farms, dairy farms & grain storage
Company at a Glance
E.D.K Technology & Electricity Ltd. was established in 1990 as a company for agriculture and poultry farm
turn-key project company.
E.D.K is placed in the north of Israel and employs more than 35 employees: engineers, technicians, special
consultants and administrators.
At present E.D.K specializes in planning and constructing agriculture projects such as: poultry farms of all
types and sizes, including breeder and layer farms, fruit and meat cold storage, dairy farms, hatcheries,
feed mills, slaughterhouses and packing houses as well as planning and implementing electricity and
control systems for agricultural and industrial projects.
During its years of activity, E.D.K has gained knowledge, experience and good reputation among farmers
and agricultures for planning and implementing turn-key livestock fully equipped projects.
At present the company participates in the planning and construction of livestock farm projects in Israel
and abroad.
Technology & Products
Our services include:
• Feasibility studies
• Master plans
• Design
• Manufacture
• Build on site
• Supply of complete ready to use turn-key projects
• On-going management and training.
Our line of products: poultry projects for broilers, layers, pullets, breeders, grain storage, dairy farms,
hatcheries, slaughterhouses, feed-mills and all other farm facilities complete building and fully equipped.
Goal
Our goal is to provide our customers with the best agricultural turn-key project solutions that would
ensure long life and lasting profitability. E.D.K Technology & Electricity is well known for quality, reliability,
precision, good service and client satisfactory since day one of activity.
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www.icl-group.com
Contact us
ICL
Categories: Fertilizers
Company at a Glance
ICL, a global manufacturer of products based on unique minerals, fulfills humanity’s essential needs,
primarily in three markets:agriculture,food and engineered materials .
The agricultural products that ICL produce help to feed the world’s growing population. The potash and
phosphates that it mines and manufactures are used as ingredients in fertilizers and serve as an essential
component in the pharmaceutical and food additives industries; The food additives that it produces
enable people to have greater access to more varied and higher quality food; ICL’s water treatment
products supply clean water to millions of people as well industry around the world; and other
substances, based on bromine and phosphates help to create energy that is more efficient and
environmentally friendly, prevent the spread of forest fires and allow the safe and widespread use of a
variant of products and materials.
Technology & Products
Potash and Phosphate Fertilizers
We are one of the world’s largest producers of potash and an integrated producer of a variety of
products based on phosphate rock, including phosphate fertilizers, phosphoric acid and animal feed
additives. We are the 6th largest potash producer in the world and the 2nd largest in Western Europe. We
are also the largest producer of PK fertilizers (compound potash and phosphate fertilizers) in Europe.
Our major markets include Europe, Brazil, India and China .
Specialty Fertilizers
Our Business Unit within ICL Fertilizers, produces and markets an extensive range of proprietary high-
quality products within the sectors: Ornamental Horticulture, Turf & Amenity and Specialty Agriculture.
Goal
Boost in the demand for higher quality food in greater quantities: the world’s population is growing and
more than seven billion people currently live on earth. This growth trend is due to continue, and there will
be two billion additional people on earth by 2050. This phenomenon is greatly enhanced by the fact that
alongside the increase in the number of people in the world, arable land is limited, and a larger quantity of
agricultural produce must be grown in each area.
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To make drip the irrigation solution of choice by delivering comprehensive solutions that are reliable,
simple and affordable, while ensuring outstanding results and peace of mind for our clients worldwide.
www.netafim.com Contact us
Netafim Ltd.
Categories: Irrigation Greenhouses & Covered
Systems Crop Protection
Subcategories: Drip Irrigation Agriculture Water Solutions Agronomy
Company at a Glance
Netafim is the global leader in drip and micro-irrigation solutions, as well as a greenhouse projects
supplier for a sustainable future. With 27 subsidiaries, 16 manufacturing plants, and over 4,000
employees worldwide, Netafim delivers innovative so¬lutions to growers in over 110 countries across
the globe. Founded in 1965, Netafim pioneered the drip irrigation revolution, creating a paradigm shift
toward low-flow agricultural irrigation. Today, Netafim offers a wide range of state-of-the-art irrigation
and complementary solutions for agriculture, landscaping and mining. From drippers and dripperlines,
through sprinklers and micro-emitters, to crop management technology (CMT) and greenhouse systems,
Netafim's market-leading products and services enable cost-effective agricultural irrigation for optimal
and sustainable results.
Technology & Products
Since pioneering the drip irrigation technology in 1965, Netafim has remained at the forefront of the
industry by leveraging our technological expertise to develop the world’s most innovative and cost-
effective solutions that improve yields and quality with fewer resources .
Our products anchor a comprehensive array of irrigation systems and computerized monitoring and
fertilization control systems across myriad applications, including open-field row crops, orchards,
vineyards and greenhouses. Our cutting-edge drippers offer the industry’s lowest flow rates to reduce
energy usage. Our state-of-the-art dripperlines not only provide the highest level of clogging resistance
to ensure effective irrigation patterns and high water utilization rates, but also are the thinnest in the
industry, thereby reducing production costs. And our precise, reliable and low-cost automated solutions
are easy to install, use and maintain, allowing growers to focus on what they know best while leaving the
irrigation to us.
Goal
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www.palgey-maim.co.il Contact us
Palgey - Maim Categories: Agro-Technology
Subcategories: Hydraulic design – fish
farm, water, waste water and drainage
Company at a Glance
Palgey Maim was founded in 1973 as an expert engineering company.
Areas of business encompass and include the initiation of projects, construction and performance in
sewer, drainage and water, managing water systems and wastewater, planning, close supervision,
project management, agricultural planning, management systems and industrial waste water, effluent
recycling, disposal and treatment of water and wastewater. Another specialty of the company is the area
of aquaculture. Palgey Maim (Water Streams) specializes in designing systems for fishponds that last for
many years and has experience in a large variety of fish system technology – both intensive and extensive
farming systems integrating fisheries and irrigation, and more. The company has many years of
experience with a variety of fish crops.
Technology & Products
We offer an expert design for any hydraulic challenge:
Fish farms – extensive and intensive
Water supply system
Water supply plants
Drainage – urbanite and agricultural
Waste water treatment plans
Pump station
Goal
Palgey Maim considers as a target, planning fish farms and aquaculture throughout Africa, and
implementation of agricultural projects, addressing the problem of food security by utilizing the
knowledge and experience of the company in designing an optimal construction of the projects.
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www.phibro-vaccines.com Contact us
Phibro Animal Health Co. Categories: Poultry Equipment &
Supplies
Subcategories: Animal Health
Livestock Vaccines
Company at a Glance
Phibro Animal Health is the global medicated feed additive (MFA) and biologicals division of Phibro Animal
Health Corporation. Phibro markets crucial MFAs such as Stafac®, Nicarb®, Terramycin®, Neo-Terramycin®
and Amprolium to poultry producers in the U.S. and key markets worldwide .
Phibro Vaccines is the biological division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation, one of the leading animal
health companies in the world.
Phibro Vaccines is focused on developing and producing high quality, innovative vaccines for the global
poultry market.
With more than 40 years of expertise in the field of poultry vaccination, the Phibro Vaccine team is
working every day to continue to bring novel, effective solutions to the global poultry industry.
Technology & Products
The Phibro Vaccines line has earned a global reputation for its high quality products. Backed up by years
of performance, the line includes live vaccines M.B., V.H. and TAbic IB VAR - delivered through the
innovative TAbic® formulation – along with three-way and four-way inactivated breeder vaccines such
as Quadractin® VP2 and sE.D.S.+ND+IB.
Goal
Phibro Vaccines' goal is to bring unique innovative solutions to the global poultry industry, and to provide
high quality products with high cost effectiveness to poultry growers worldwide.
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www.scrdairy.com Contact us
SCR Categories: Subcategories: Dairy Equipment &
Supplies Cow Monitoring
Company at a Glance
We are the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of Cow, Milking and Herd Intelligence
solutions. Our products are used by tens of thousands of farmers on millions of cows worldwide, and
they make a big impact on farmers’ businesses and lives by enabling smarter production practices and
more successful farms.
We provide the insights and analytics that are essential for optimizing the productivity of every cow,
thereby maximizing herd performance and helping to ensure a secure and prosperous future for dairy
producers and their families.
Building on over 35 years of meaningful innovation, our pioneering solutions enable smarter and more
sustainable dairy farming.
SCR Make every cow count.
Technology & Products
The SCR Heatime® HR-LD System combines rumination monitoring, heat detection and cow identification
functionality providing dairy farmers a revolutionary tool to monitor their cows in real-time, 24 hours a
day.
Using RF technology, the HR-LD tag contains a motion sensor, microprocessor, memory and specially-
tuned microphone that detect the cow's activity and rumination.
Each HR-LD tag collects information and transmits it to the SCR system a few times per hour via, so the
information in the system is up-to-date at all times, no matter where the cow is located .
This unique combination of activity and rumination monitoring revolutionizes dairy farm management,
enabling timely, data-based decision making on heat detection and cow health.
Goal
We strive to secure dairy farming’s future by monitoring every cow enabling smarter production, more
sustainable practices, and more successful farmers.
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The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute, a non-profit organization supported by the
government of Israel and the private sector, facilitates business ties, joint ventures and strategic
alliances between overseas and Israeli companies.
Charged with promoting Israel’s business community in foreign markets, it provides comprehensive,
professional trade information, advice, contacts and promotional activities to Israeli companies, and to
business people, commercial groups, and business delegations from abroad .
By providing a wide range of export-oriented services to Israeli companies and complementary services
to the international business community, the Institute helps build successful joint ventures, strategic
alliances, and trade partnerships.
Agro-technology, Water & Cleantech Department
The IEICI’s Agro-technology, Water & Cleantech Department is closely connected with the sector’s
exporters, which includes more than 800 companies and approximately 300 start-ups. The department
has a proven ability to identify and match suitable, potential business partners as well as organize one-
on-one business meetings. It is also a focal point for contacts with the government and industry.
Gilad Peled
Director, Agro-technology, Water & Cleantech Department
Tel: +972 3 5042957
www.export.gov.il
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