How to create an enabling environment for strawberry production in a country like Burkina Faso, where the climate is not favourable? In this video, Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRÉ, shares some tips!

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.

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

To kick-off our special month on Animal Welfare, discover the “5 Freedoms” developed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Olivia OUANGRAOUA is the founder of Sichem International, a production unit that transforms local fruits and vegetables into juices and natural syrup in Burkina Faso. In addition to contributing to the well-being of consumers, this company creates jobs for vul

After a post-graduate diploma in audit, Carole SANHOUIDI ventured into handicrafts by creating FemFaso, a brand that promotes the local Faso Danfani, woven by women. This decision was not easily accepted by her family, who saw a bright future for Carole in the

Mariam SANKARA, better known as “Mam Sank”, is a young entrepreneur who despite of various challenges, has managed to make a place for herself in the restaurant business in Burkina Faso. She brings a special touch in the food industry by preparing

Edible mushrooms are less known and consumed by Burkinabè. Aïcha Deborah TRAORE and her partners ventured into the production of this “vegetarian white meat” to make it known and be integrated into the eating habits of Burkinabè. To succeed in t

After the death of their mother, who used to prepare babenda, a traditional dish from Burkina Faso, the Billa siblings took over the activity to (re)valorise the dish and cherish memories of their parents. The innovation that they brought is that they advertis

In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Lare Milk Dealers Youth Group was formed in 2012. Initially involved in milk buying and selling,they are now exploring the whole dairy value-chain. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (I

The production of forage crops is a field which is less exploited, but is very lucrative. In Burkina Faso, Hamadou BOUGOUMPIGA seized this opportunity by becoming a forage crop producer. “What I have to say to the younger generation is to encourage them

In Nakuru County, Kenya, Kironai Self-Help Group was formed in 2012. Since then, they moved from table-banking to dairy production. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic