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The SMB-Winning Consortium has unveiled a promising agricultural experimentation site in Amaraya, within the Kaboyé district of Tanènè sub-prefecture, Boké.
The initiative, presented on Monday, is part of the broader agricultural railway corridor project—a strategic vision blending agriculture, infrastructure, and China-Guinea cooperation.
The project aims to merge cutting-edge Chinese agricultural technology with traditional Guinean farming knowledge.
The result is a hybrid model that stakeholders hope will serve as a foundation for achieving food self-sufficiency across the country.
Speaking on behalf of local communities, Abdoulaye Sagna commended the partnership with SMB-Winning, describing it as “a lever for qualitative transformation of the local agricultural sector.”
Technical teams reported that the experimental field spans 70 hectares, with the third phase of land development and crop planting recently completed.
The site features a range of crops including upland rice, cassava, and livestock forage—all tailored to local agroecological conditions. Preliminary assessments indicate positive outcomes.
N’Famara Kourouma, the Consortium’s Director of Community Relations, emphasized Kaboyé’s importance as the project’s gateway to Boké and its role as a testing ground.
He urged local communities to strengthen collaboration in pursuit of food security and poverty reduction.
During the event, the Consortium’s general management shared interim results and outlined ongoing technology transfer efforts. The aim is to spark inclusive dialogue on sustainable agricultural development.
Representing regional authorities, Captain N’Faly Camara, Regional Inspector for Environment and Sustainable Development, praised the project as a model for peaceful coexistence between corporations and local populations.
He encouraged community members to address grievances through dialogue.
The initiative is rooted in SMB-Winning’s broader commitment to integrated development—linking mining, ports, rail, and agriculture. The consortium’s subsidiaries, including UMS, are applying the compensatory railway convention by building a structured agricultural corridor along the 100-km mining railway and its adjoining road network.
El Karamba Guirassy, President of the Union of Farmers in Boké, encouraged local farmers to embrace the opportunity. “Let’s roll up our sleeves and learn Chinese agricultural techniques to improve our yields.
I have over 300 hectares in Kamikolo. Let’s work seriously and collaborate with our Chinese partners.”
Tanènè’s Special Delegation President, Mouctar Coumbassa, expressed his satisfaction with the project, calling it “tangible proof of the relevance of the partnership between the Guinean government and the Consortium.”
Beyond Kaboyé, the pilot project extends to areas such as Soursourouya and Katibini (Kolaboui). In Kaoussara, a 70-hectare plot includes land for rice, vegetables, and cassava.
The ceremony concluded with a video presentation detailing the project’s conception and objectives, underscoring SMB-Winning/UMS’s dedication to agricultural advancement in Guinea.
