Oradara is a town in the province of Kénédougou, in the Hauts-Bassins region of western Burkina Faso. Nicknamed “The City of Orchards”, Orodara is renowned for the diversity and abundance of its food crops. This excursion to the town of Orodara i

The Accelerating innovation dynamics in agriculture by strengthening innovation support services (AcceSS) project organised a seminar on open and responsible innovation in the agricultural sector. The seminar was held from 20 to 22 November 2024 at the Thomas

Maïmouna SAWADOGO interrupted her studies at secondary school. After that, she embarked on a number of activities, including aesthetics, hairdressing and decoration. However, these activities did not allow her to provide for her family. So, Maïmouna SAWADOGO

After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree, Ismaëlda OUATTARA completed several internships, and even landed some contracts. However, her adventure in the world of employment was short-lived. Faced with this situation, she decided to become an entrepreneur.

“Tiligre Agro SARL” is a company operating in the agricultural and livestock sectors. It offers several types of services and solutions to agricultural producers. “Tiligre Agro SARL” markets circular metal basins. Unlike concrete basins

As a medical student with a passion for pastry-making, Mouzaïnatou LOMPO aims to bring a different approach to this culinary field. Aware of the dangers associated with excessive sugar consumption, she decided to produce pastries with a local flavour, combini

In Burkina Faso, after the rainy season, farming activities decline considerably due to the scarcity of water during the dry season. This is a serious problem for many farmers. Marcellin DRABO, through his company “Africa Energy Solaire”, has devel

Many farmers in Burkina Faso are finding it difficult to achieve good yields because of soil degradation. Concerned about this problem, Aimé KABORÉ wanted to provide a solution by transforming waste into biofertilisers. After working in agricultural research

Fascinated by bees from an early age, thanks to his English teacher, Abbé Fidèle KINDA made beekeeping his vocation. Today, Abbé Fidèle KINDA runs “API Relwendé”, a cooperative involved in the production and processing of honey. The cooperativ

In Burkina Faso, many farmers find it difficult to water their crops during the dry season. Aware of this problem, Ouedi Ernest ASSO had the idea of setting up a solution to help producers have water for their crops throughout the year. In 2014, he set up R

Many young graduates are concerned about their employability. For many, it’s the reality of a succession of internships with no prospect of employment. Rihanata NANA has also experienced this frustration. But she was not discouraged by the situation. On

If there’s one thing farmers dread, it’s seeing their productions spoil because they can’t sell it in time. This is the case for many producers in Burkina Faso, who suffer post-harvest losses due to the abusive use of chemical products. Aware