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“Agriculture for our parents was more for subsistence. But now we have to move beyond this. We have to feed ourselves and feed others as well. It’s not everyone who is called a farmer”, says Marcel.
At Makognadougou, 300 km from Ouagadougou, Marcel Ouédraogo, farmer, puts his competencies at the disposal of farmers through his various services.
After secondary school, Marcel chose to venture into agriculture over a job in the public sector because he had the ambition to succeed in agribusiness.
Today Marcel is producing high quality seedlings, plantlets and cuttings of various crops, as well as hedgerows on demand. Through his business, he has been able to support the education of his younger brothers and is mentoring other farmers in the region.
Rural Life in Komsilga
Today’s excursion takes us to the rural commune of Komsilga. Comprising 36 villages, Komsilga is located around 25 kilometres south of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. With its strong agricultural potential, this commune attracts a large number of gardeners,
Green Thumb: At Sandrine’s place
Sandrine KONSIMBO’s passion for plants was passed on to her by her parents from an early age. Her role was to water the plants. Even if there was a water shortage, she had to find a way of watering them. Today, Sandrine KONSIMBO has a beautiful garden at
Rural Life in Ziniare
The beautiful commune of Ziniaré welcomes us to this episode of Rural Life. Located around 35 km from Ouagadougou, in the province of Oubritenga in Burkina Faso, Ziniaré stands out for its cultural diversity, history and customs. It is one of the countryR