Urbinati in Kenya and Tanzania: In recent years, technological innovation has revolutionized the horticulture sector, with a particular focus on greenhouse automation.
Thanks to the introduction of advanced climate management systems, fertigation, and digital monitoring, farmers can enhance productivity while reducing environmental impact. Moreover, this trend is not limited to Europe but is also gaining momentum in other parts of the world, as evidenced by the development of horticulture in Africa.
Urbinati in Kenya and Tanzania
Plantech
Urbinati has expanded into Kenya and Tanzania, offering its product lines and machinery as tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of local growers, positioning itself as a technological partner.
Focusing on Kenya, one key case study to consider is Plantech, a company managing 14 hectares of greenhouses. Plantech turned to Urbinati to maximize the efficiency of its operations, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance productivity.
Read the full article here: Hortidaily – Freshplaza.
Urbinati in Tanzania: New Initiatives for Agricultural Innovation
Urbinati’s expansion in Africa goes beyond Kenya, with a strong focus on Tanzania.
Recently, the Urbinati team participated in a significant meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture in Dodoma. This event served as a strategic opportunity to strengthen collaboration with local institutions and promote advanced solutions for horticulture.
The meeting was attended by key industry associations, including the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) and the Songwe Region Co-operative Union (SORECU). The main objective was to explore new opportunities to improve nursery techniques in the country and introduce cutting-edge technologies.
Among the key topics discussed were:
- Development and modernization of horticulture
- Innovative greenhouse technologies
- Next-generation automatic seeders
- Advanced irrigation systems
- Germination chambers to optimize the early growth stages of crops
Through these meetings, Urbinati continues to strengthen its presence, providing tailored solutions to meet the needs of local growers and contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector in Tanzania.
Urbinati at Business Forum Italia-Tanzania 2025
Urbinati will participate in the Business Forum Italia-Tanzania 2025, which will take place on February 11-12, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre (JNCC) in Dar es Salaam.
The event, organized by the Italian Embassy in Dar es Salaam and Agenzia ICE, in collaboration with the industrial associations ANIMA, FEDERCUNACOMA, UCIMA, and UNIDI, will be a key opportunity to showcase Italian technologies and establish business partnerships with local companies.
Urbinati will be represented by Priscus Kavishe Julius, who will speak at the forum to showcase how our solutions can support the agro-tech sector and contribute to the growth of the agricultural industry in Tanzania.
The forum will address key topics such as the use of fertilizers, irrigation systems, and the fisheries and aquaculture value chains.
Prominent speakers will include representatives from the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture and the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy.
The large-scale adoption of automated systems can enhance food security and improve the economic conditions of producers.
