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Try it at home: Babenda

AgribusinessTV February 10, 2021 4445 No Comments

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“Babenda” is a traditional dish from Burkina Faso, comprised of mainly vegetables and leaves. Nowadays, this dish is prepared and served in an improved version and is part of the eating habits of Burkinabè. In our first video from the “Try it at home!” series, Orokia BILLA, food entrepreneur, e

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Green Thumb: At Celine’s place

AgribusinessTV February 5, 2021 2760 No Comments

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Céline ILBOUDO is passionate gardener. She grows organic vegetables in her garden. This work brings her a lot of joy and acts as a natural anti-stress. Today, Céline has made gardening a business activity. She owns a shop, where she sells nurseries and vegetable seeds. Her goal is to influence as many people as possi

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Tips: Why invest in the production of local poultry?

AgribusinessTV February 3, 2021 3834 No Comments

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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 for the production of local poultry, we meet poultry farmer

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Burkina Faso: A man without limits

AgribusinessTV January 29, 2021 2508 No Comments

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Since the age of seven, Niekiema SAWADOGO lives with a disability. Over time, he became a victim of social exclusion and this made his life difficult. To face this challenge and to be less dependent on others, he decided to work as a shoemaker and market gardener. Today, his agricultural activity enables him to cater f

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Documentary: Animal Welfare

AgribusinessTV January 27, 2021 2514 No Comments

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During the month of November 2020, Agribusiness TV has addressed the theme of animal welfare. Often considered as a multi-dimensional and complex theme, animal welfare is not always on the top of the agenda. Through this documentary, we summarise the different facets of the theme.

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Green Thumb: At odette’s place, a passionate gardener

AgribusinessTV January 19, 2021 2210 No Comments

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Very often, the expression “having a green thumb” is designated to people who have a talent for growing plants. In this video from our new series called “Green Thumb”, we meet Odette OUEDRAOGO, a passionate gardener who grows vegetables and herbs in her home garden for daily consumption. Today,

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Discovery: Natural behaviour of animals and their welfare

AgribusinessTV November 28, 2020 2739 No Comments

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To ensure the animal’s well-being, it is important to be able to observe its natural behaviour. This behaviour describes whether the animal is healthy or not. Dr. Gisèle PARE-OUEDRAOGO, veterinarian and Director of Veterinary Public Health and Legislation, describes the procedure to follow so as not to hinder th

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Opinion: Animal welfare according to the Bible

AgribusinessTV November 27, 2020 2280 No Comments

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According to Pastor Emmanuel KIEMTORE, founder of “Eglise Evangélique Grace Academie”, there are several examples from the Bible, showing that animals have rights. “When God created animals, the Bible said God blessed them,” says Pastor KIEMTORE.

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Opinion : Animal welfare and Islam

AgribusinessTV November 26, 2020 2416 No Comments

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Ismael TIENDREBEOGO, Imam, explains some verses from the Qu’ran, linked to the animal welfare. “The Prophet (Salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam) also taught that good behaviour towards an animal brings one into paradise,” says Imam TIENDREBEOGO.

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Opinion: Animal welfare and Christianity

AgribusinessTV November 26, 2020 2456 No Comments

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What does the Catholic Church say about animal welfare? Abbé Marcel NACOULMA , Vicar at Paroisse Saint-Joseph des 4 Routes, shares his opinion on the issue. “Man has the obligation to take care of animals,” says Abbé Marcel.

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