Strawberries in Burkina Faso are often sold by women. We went to meet a strawberry seller who explains the difficulties they encounter with producers. Aïssata NIKIEMA also expresses the need to organise themselves so as to have a voice and to discuss with strawberry producers. This will enable them to find a selling price that… Read more »

There are many ways to use strawberries in pastry-making. Discover how “One Stop Café & Restaurant” uses this fruit to make delicious recipes!

To ensure the production of quality strawberries, it’s important to use organic inputs. in Burkina Faso, BIOPROTECT contributes to the development of sustainable agriculture by putting organic soil fertilization and plant protection products at the disposal of farmers.

How did strawberry farming start in Burkina Faso? Discover history in this video.

Like other cultures, the strawberry is also attacked by pests and diseases in the field. Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRÉ, a strawberry producer in Burkina Faso, shares some tips for controlling strawberry pests.

Strawberries are used a lot in desserts. In this video, discover the Strawberry Bavarian cream, a delicious recipe to try at home!

In Burkina Faso, the strawberry sector is a promising one, and needs to be regulated and supported by local authorities. In this video, the Regional Director of Agriculture (Centre) explains the the different policies being implemented.

Edwige OUÉDRAOGO is passionate about cooking. This passion led her to take up a part-time job with a caterer while she was a student in France. Upon her return in Burkina Faso, she created “YelkabéE Traiteur”, a caterering company specialised in creating dishes from seasonal fruits and vegetables. “I have no training in cooking. I… Read more »

A woman leader, committed to the empowerment of women, Jeanne LOMPO is the founder of Faso Beautex, a company that has been producing and marketing the Faso Dan Fani since 1987. Through Faso Beautex, Jeanne created the “New Life” association, whereby she teaches weaving to young girls and women, which helps them acquire skills and… Read more »

In Burkina Faso, strawberry growers use the transplanting technique instead of seeds. Kadidia DORO-DAO, regional director of Agriculture (Centre), explains the process.

To obtain a better price for their strawberries, producers in Burkina Faso have organised themselves into a cooperative called the “Sougr Nooma Crop Producers Cooperative of Boulmiougou”. In this video, they tell us more about the functioning of the cooperative and its objectives.

Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRÉ comes from a family that produces strawberries. After his studies, he started producing organic strawberries and improve his parents’ practices. In addition to marketing in Burkina Faso, he exports his strawberries to the sub-region. Razack’s ambition is to produce more in quantity and to be a reference not only in Africa, but… Read more »

Rabbits are fragile animals that need special attention. Youssouf TRAORÉ, a rabbit farmer, shares some tips to ensure a good production.

Like many entrepreneurs, Oumou OUÉDRAOGO had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the losses, she did not give up because she believed in what she was doing and learned to adapt to the situation.

A lawyer by profession, Laetitia Amandine KONSEIBO ventured into the production and sale of natural cosmetic products made from raw materials from Africa. Her ambition is to make her brand a reference in the field of natural cosmetics. To achieve this goal, in addition to her law degree, she is doing a diploma in the… Read more »

With a Master’s degree in Business Law, Oumou OUEDRAOGO had another vision for her career. After working as a lawyer and project coordinator for a few years, she decided to resign and become a food entrepreneur. Despite the challenges that she faced, Oumou armed herself with courage, grew her business and became a reference in… Read more »

Entreprenruship is not always easy. Young entrepreneurs often face difficulties that they manage to overcome through perseverance and courage. Youssouf TRAORÉ, a rabbit farmer, describes the challenges he encountered during his entrepreneurial journey. “I had daily losses. I could come this morning and find that 2 baby rabbits are dead. In the evening, another 10.… Read more »

“Babenda” is a traditional dish from Burkina Faso, comprised of mainly vegetables and leaves. Nowadays, this dish is prepared and served in an improved version and is part of the eating habits of Burkinabè. In our first video from the “Try it at home!” series, Orokia BILLA, food entrepreneur, explains the different stages of preparation… Read more »

Céline ILBOUDO is passionate gardener. She grows organic vegetables in her garden. This work brings her a lot of joy and acts as a natural anti-stress. Today, Céline has made gardening a business activity. She owns a shop, where she sells nurseries and vegetable seeds. Her goal is to influence as many people as possible… Read more »

Traditional small-scale poultry production systems in rural areas continue to play an important role in the development of the sector. This activity generates income, enabling producers to provide for their families. In this first episode of our series on tips for the production of local poultry, we meet poultry farmers in Burkina Faso, who explain… Read more »