Tag: Africa

Burkina Faso: YA NOOGO, infant cereals made from local products

AgribusinessTV April 9, 2021 3205 No Comments

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Marthe ALLAH is the founder of an infant cereals brand called “African Foods Nutrition”. Her products are made from local cereals enriched with baobab and moringa powder. While working with underprivileged communities, she noticed that women did not have access to affordable and nutritious food. As a result, they c

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Burkina Faso: Dolo, the drink of happiness

AgribusinessTV April 6, 2021 4065 No Comments

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Stéphane BOUGOUMA is the founder of “La maison du DOLO”. Dolo is an ancestral beer which is obtained from the fermentation of red sorghum. Traditionally produced by “dolotières” (women) with a process that could take up to 2 days, Stephane has set up a modern brewery, which enables him to prod

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Burkina Faso: Shoemaking from father to son

AgribusinessTV April 2, 2021 2367 No Comments

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Inoussa BOGRE is a shoemaker and leatherworker, a job that he inherited from his father. He makes all types of fashion accessories with leather, woven loincloth, jeans, synthetic leather, etc. “I encourage young people to learn this job, because I know that it pays. This work can take us far, because elsewhere th

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Burkina Faso: Organic strawberry jam

AgribusinessTV March 30, 2021 2298 No Comments

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In the commune of Ziniaré in Burkina Faso, Paul KONVELEBO transforms strawberries into jam without chemical products since 1996. “My particularity is that I go for organic and I don’t use chemicals. I try to find the sugar from SN SOSUCO (New Sugar Company of Comoé) and I use lemon as a preservative. It&#

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Failure and me: Processing to reduce losses

AgribusinessTV March 29, 2021 2162 No Comments

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRÉ, a strawberry producer, made a loss of over 7,000,000 FCFA. Learn more in this video.

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Try it at home: Chocolate coated strawberries

AgribusinessTV March 27, 2021 1060 No Comments

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Chef ZOUNDI of One Stop Café & Restaurant takes us to the discovery of coated #strawberries, a delicious recipe made with chocolate from Agribusiness shop.

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Tips: Steps to ensure good strawberry production

AgribusinessTV March 26, 2021 1031 No Comments

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In a country like Burkina Faso, where the climate is not favorable for strawberry production, Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRE shares some tips for a good production thanks to a technical itinerary. Discover the steps in this video.

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Try it at home: Assembling a cake with fresh strawberries

AgribusinessTV March 25, 2021 1125 No Comments

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Do you know how to assemble a cake with fresh strawberries ? Watch this video from One Stop Café & Restaurant and don’t hesitate to try it at home!

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Opinion: Strawberry marketing challenges

AgribusinessTV March 24, 2021 1099 No Comments

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In Burkina Faso, in addition to the local market, strawberry producers aim to be able to export to the sub-region. Unfortunately, they face difficulties related to the transport and marketing of the product. Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRÉ, a strawberry producer, shares his experience.

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Burkina Faso: Baobab juice with fruity flavours

AgribusinessTV March 23, 2021 2756 No Comments

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Baobab juice is a popular drink in some West African countries. Marina OUEDRAOGO decides to valorise this juice by adding her personal touch. Her company, “Bouye Juice”, makes the difference by producing fruity baobab juice, with and without sugar, for the pleasure of the taste buds.

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Discovery: Accompany strawberry producers for organic production

AgribusinessTV March 22, 2021 2129 No Comments

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Bioprotect created a training centre in Burkina Faso in 2014 to strengthen the capacity of strawberry producers in organic production. Since then, over a hundred producers, supported by Bioprotect, are involved in the production of organic strawberries.

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Tips: Taming an unfavourable climate to produce strawberries

AgribusinessTV March 19, 2021 3377 No Comments

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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!

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Opinion: Complex relationship between strawberry producers and sellers

AgribusinessTV March 18, 2021 1868 No Comments

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Strawberries in Burkina Faso are often sold by women. We went to meet a strawberry seller who explains the difficulties they encounter with producers. Aïssata NIKIEMA also expresses the need to organise themselves so as to have a voice and to discuss with strawberry producers. This will enable them to find a selling p

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Discovery: Use of strawberries in pastry-making

AgribusinessTV March 17, 2021 2173 No Comments

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There are many ways to use strawberries in pastry-making. Discover how “One Stop Café & Restaurant” uses this fruit to make delicious recipes!

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Green Thumb: Organic inputs for quality strawberries

AgribusinessTV March 16, 2021 2483 No Comments

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To ensure the production of quality strawberries, it’s important to use organic inputs. in Burkina Faso, BIOPROTECT contributes to the development of sustainable agriculture by putting organic soil fertilization and plant protection products at the disposal of farmers.

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Discovery: History of strawberries in Burkina Faso

AgribusinessTV March 13, 2021 3060 No Comments

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How did strawberry farming start in Burkina Faso? Discover history in this video.

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Tips: Main strawberry pests and control methods

AgribusinessTV March 12, 2021 3460 No Comments

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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.

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Try it at home: Strawberry Bavarian cream

AgribusinessTV March 11, 2021 1838 No Comments

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Strawberries are used a lot in desserts. In this video, discover the Strawberry Bavarian cream, a delicious recipe to try at home!

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Opinion: What development policy for strawberries in Burkina Faso?

AgribusinessTV March 10, 2021 2432 No Comments

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In Burkina Faso, the strawberry sector is a promising one, and needs to be regulated and supported by local authorities. In this video, the Regional Director of Agriculture (Centre) explains the the different policies being implemented.

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Burkina Faso: A student job transformed into a business

AgribusinessTV March 9, 2021 2104 No Comments

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Edwige OUÉDRAOGO is passionate about cooking. This passion led her to take up a part-time job with a caterer while she was a student in France. Upon her return in Burkina Faso, she created “YelkabéE Traiteur”, a caterering company specialised in creating dishes from seasonal fruits and vegetables. “

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