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Zoomlion Machinery Boosts Farm Productivity In Kenya
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Zoomlion Machinery Boosts Farm Productivity In Kenya

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is supporting Kenyan farmers as they contend with increasingly unpredictable seasons, where heavy rains turn farmland into mud and prolonged dry spells harden the soil. In regions such as Nakuru, the company’s agricultural machinery is helping raise land productivity by offering equipment designed for local field conditions.

Around 70 per cent of Kenya’s population depends on agriculture, yet progress has long been constrained by limited mechanisation. Extreme weather has intensified the strain on manual labour, while second-hand equipment has struggled to meet demand. As a result, reliable and efficient machinery has become essential to sustaining output.

At a Zoomlion warehouse, each tractor undergoes strict inspection before delivery. Recent shipments have included RC110 tractors supplied to Angata Sugar Mills, where peak farming activity occurs between March and May and again from September to November. Sugarcane, a vital cash crop, is grown across around 1,000 hectares at the mill, supported by nearly 60 Zoomlion machines. According to the company, both productivity and operational efficiency have risen sharply since deployment.

Local operators have welcomed the machinery for its power, low fuel consumption and simple controls. Storage sites now hold close to 300 pieces of equipment, including tractors, harvesters and transplanting machines. Zoomlion’s technology has also helped reduce logistics costs, with short-distance hauling expenses falling by around 30 per cent after the tractors were introduced.

To ensure reliability, Zoomlion stations Kenyan engineers on-site at sugar factories to provide immediate technical support. The company also trains local technicians, enabling them to resolve issues independently. Feedback from the field has driven further innovation, with brake systems upgraded to withstand frequent use on muddy roads. Engineers returning from advanced training in China are now passing on best practices to local operators, improving safety and efficiency.

As mechanisation spreads across Kenya’s farms, growers are reporting higher yields and lighter workloads. Through continued collaboration and locally adapted innovation, Zoomlion is contributing to a more resilient and modern agricultural ecosystem in the region.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is supporting Kenyan farmers as they contend with increasingly unpredictable seasons, where heavy rains turn farmland into mud and prolonged dry spells harden the soil. In regions such as Nakuru, the company’s agricultural machinery is helping raise land productivity by offering equipment designed for local field conditions. Around 70 per cent of Kenya’s population depends on agriculture, yet progress has long been constrained by limited mechanisation. Extreme weather has intensified the strain on manual labour, while second-hand equipment has struggled to meet demand. As a result, reliable and efficient machinery has become essential to sustaining output. At a Zoomlion warehouse, each tractor undergoes strict inspection before delivery. Recent shipments have included RC110 tractors supplied to Angata Sugar Mills, where peak farming activity occurs between March and May and again from September to November. Sugarcane, a vital cash crop, is grown across around 1,000 hectares at the mill, supported by nearly 60 Zoomlion machines. According to the company, both productivity and operational efficiency have risen sharply since deployment. Local operators have welcomed the machinery for its power, low fuel consumption and simple controls. Storage sites now hold close to 300 pieces of equipment, including tractors, harvesters and transplanting machines. Zoomlion’s technology has also helped reduce logistics costs, with short-distance hauling expenses falling by around 30 per cent after the tractors were introduced. To ensure reliability, Zoomlion stations Kenyan engineers on-site at sugar factories to provide immediate technical support. The company also trains local technicians, enabling them to resolve issues independently. Feedback from the field has driven further innovation, with brake systems upgraded to withstand frequent use on muddy roads. Engineers returning from advanced training in China are now passing on best practices to local operators, improving safety and efficiency. As mechanisation spreads across Kenya’s farms, growers are reporting higher yields and lighter workloads. Through continued collaboration and locally adapted innovation, Zoomlion is contributing to a more resilient and modern agricultural ecosystem in the region.

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