Leila TIEMOUNOU followed a trainins in pastry when she came back to Burkina Faso from France. After opening her Pastry company “Pâtisserie Câline”, she woked on perfecting her skills and build her clientele. In 2023, she was selected to participate in the World Pastry Competition in Tunisia. Despite the challenges she and her team faced… Read more »

The PTRE-FJ project organised a study tour to Ouagadougou for exchange of skills between women processors and agricultural producers in the Centre-East. This trip enabled the participants to discover new, simpler and more beneficial methods to improve their activities. In this infomercial, discover the opinions of the participants of this study tour. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #processing… Read more »

After being trained on the manufacture of agricultural inputs, Aminata OUÉDRAOGO decided to start her business. She accompanies rural communities in the installation and maintenance of biodigesters for the production of organic fertilisers and biological gas. Today, Aminata makes a living from her work and the producers are satisfied with her services. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Agriculture… Read more »

Farmers in the village of Lounga received training under SNV’s Pro-ARIDES project. They learned sowing techniques to better exploit their fields. In this infomercial, find out how the training went and what the participants said about it. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Training #Agriculture

The MUNYU Association regroups women who produce organic fertilizers for farmers. Its ambition is to promote the use of compost instead of chemical fertilizers that harm the land and the produce coming from it. In this video, discover the work of the women of the MUNYU Association. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Women #compost

In Benin, Hyacinthe EKE saw the limitations of imported seeds for producers and decided to find a solution. He therefore created “Les Jardins pour tous”, a shop that offers different types of seeds adapted to the needs of local producers. Hyacinthe EKE’s innovation has been greatly appreciated by crop growers, who are delighted to find… Read more »

The Mining Company (SOMISA) supported rural communities after the installation of the Sanbrado mine, through theoretical and practical training on improved seed production. In this documentary, the different actors of this training share their experiences. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Documentary

Jocelyne SOMÉ used to process tomato into puree for her own consumption. Over time, she realised that she was producing a lot, and decided to sell it to people who wanted it. She was then trained to improve the quality of her products and create her own brand. Today, despite her difficult start, she is… Read more »

The JAFOWA project aims to facilitate the empowerment of women in agroecology. Nearly 100 women were trained in good agricultural practices which enabled them to improve their skills and contribute to the development of their country. In this video, discover the difficulties that women encounter in agroecology and the solutions proposed by actors in the… Read more »

In Benin, Wilfried KOUNOU left his job as a computer scientist to invest in agriculture. After observing the advantages and challenges of agriculture in his country, he also started livestock production and processing of poultry. Today, despite the difficulties he encountered, Wielfried KOUNOU manages to earn a living. AgribusinessTV #Benin #Entrepreneurship #Agriculture #Livestock

Amadou SANA learned how to make soap with his mother. With his savings that he had by working as a watchman, he decided to venture into the production and marketing of soap by launching his company, “Wend-Yiida Cosmetics”. Despite the difficulties that he faced, he preferred to believe in his dreams and kept going. Today,… Read more »

The production of coconut oil is a profitable business for many women in Benin. For consumption or in the making of cosmetic products, this oil is widely used. In this video, discover the different manufacturing processes of coconut oil. #AgribusinessTV #Benin #Coconut #oil #Africa

On Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, water hyacinth is harmful to biodiversity. Kathia Gretta IRADUKUNDA, through her company, “Hyacinth Art House”, has found a profitable way to fight against these plants, by using them for the manufacture of art objects. Thanks to this company, several women, with whom she collaborates, earn an income which enables them… Read more »

In the Loudima forest in southern Congo, beekeeping is an activity that allows many people to live and ensure the growth of the forests. Unfortunately, conflicts between farmers and beekeepers create situations that are unfavourable to the survival of bees. In this video, discover the importance of beekeeping for people and the forest, as well… Read more »

On 24 February 2023, a public conference was organised by the Plateau-Central Pig Innovation Platform in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This event enabled the actors in this sector to discover the solutions and services of AXIOM, a French company specialised in pig genetics. T he organisers of the conference are convinced that genetics is the missing… Read more »

Abdel Latif OUÉDRAOGO stopped his studies when he was in secondary school to learn how to make livestock salt licks. In 2018, he started his company, AFABLE, which offers salt licks made from local ingredients for breeders. Four years later, Abdel Latif was able to install new premises with modern equipment imported from China worth… Read more »

Placide BAMOGO is the founder of a company called Arostel Trade. She is involved in the production of infant cereals made from local ingredients. She ventured into this activity following a personal experience, whereby her child was suffering from malnutrition and she had to learn how to prepare infant cereals for a complete and nutritious… Read more »

In 2017, after obtaining his first cycle studies certificate (BEPC), Olivier DISSEH encouraged his father to enrol him in a technical school to be trained in agriculture, which is his passion. He obtained his Diploma of Agricultural and Tropical Studies (DEAT) in 2021, and set up his field to put his training into practice in… Read more »

After primary school, Hugues MINOUNGOU went to pursue professional training in carpentry. Following his eight-year apprenticeship, he started his own business by manufacturing furniture like others were doing. But the sales were low and he struggled to make a living. Through some online research, he discovered that in China, they manufacture poultry cages from wood.… Read more »

During his stay in Morocco for his studies in Law, Mohamed NABI was seduced by the efficient mechanism that butcher shops are equipped with. Back in Burkina Faso, Mohamed and his collaborators launched “TOP Chicken” in Ouagadougou. It’s a unit for slaughtering and plucking poultry to provide Burkinabè with a healthy and hygienic poultry. The… Read more »