Description
More and more rice farmers in Africa are turning to the Intensive Rice System (SRI). This technique is beneficial to them because it reduces production costs and provides higher yields.
The benefits of this technique have allowed producers such as Marcel YAO KOUAKOU to become known as a model rice producer in Côte d’Ivoire. In 2013, he was awarded the Excellence prize for the best national producer in irrigated rice production and in 2015, he was awarded the second Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit medal at the “Salon de l’Agriculture et des Ressources Animales” (SARA).
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,
Green Thumb: At Sandrine’s place
Sandrine KONSIMBO’s passion for plants was passed on to her by her parents from an early age. Her role was to water the plants. Even if there was a water shortage, she had to find a way of watering them. Today, Sandrine KONSIMBO has a beautiful garden at