Description
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 that the future lies in healthy production methods, more and more farmers are turning to compost and organic fertilisers.
In addition to the transition to organic farming, investing in the processing of agricultural products could also help to reduce post-harvest losses and their harmful effects on people and the planet.
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