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Samuel Sawadogo is a poultry farmer. Passionate about farming, he bought a farm as soon as he had the means. His plan was to start egg production with 3,000 layers, but he ended up losing around 15 million FCFA.
From this experience, he advises others to start small and understand the processes and techniques before making a significant investment.
“My main advice is to start small. But if you’ve already invested all your savings and funds to start at a high level, and if there’s a failure, you may not recover from it,” he shared.
Green Thumb: At Karim’s place
Karim YABRÉ loves plants. He loves them so much that, despite the limited space in his home, he has managed to create a space entirely dedicated to his plants. His fragile state of health meant that he had to spend long periods in hospital. But now that his v
Burkina Faso: Sweets enthusiast
Aminata Kontiebo set up her own business, “Tasty Gourmandises”, after the company she worked for closed down. Her company offers a wide range of confectionery made mainly from local products, such as peanut caramel, toasted grated coconut, biscuits, “
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,