May 22, 2024 | Zhengzhou, China
Zhengzhou Qiande Supply Chain Co., Ltd. has secured a strategic framework agreement with Nigeria’s prominent agricultural enterprise GreenFields Agro Ltd., represented by Managing Director Mr. George Adebayo. Signed on May 20, 2024, the partnership establishes Qiande as the core supplier of advanced agricultural machinery for GreenFields’ 12,000-hectare farm operations in Kaduna State.
Agreement Scope & Technology Highlights
The multi-year contract covers end-to-end mechanization solutions:
Smart Irrigation Systems: Solar-powered pivots with IoT soil sensors
Grain Processing Units: 5-ton/hour combinable harvesters and pneumatic dryers
Tractor Packages: 90HP models with GPS autosteer and remote diagnostics
Post-Harvest Tech: Rice mills and oilseed expellers with 98% purity filtration
“Qiande’s integrated approach eliminates compatibility headaches,” stated Mr. Adebayo. “Their titanium-shell aerators alone will cut our energy costs by 30% in catfish ponds.”
Strategic Impact
The deal includes:
Local technician training at Qiande’s Zhengzhou facility Spare parts depot establishment in Abuja by Q3 2024 Co-development of cassava-processing attachments
“This isn’t just equipment export,” emphasized Qiande CEO Richard Man, “We’re deploying Nigerian-tailored solutions—like corrosion-resistant coatings for high-humidity operations—to empower sustainable food sovereignty.”
