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Burkina Faso: For a peaceful cohabitation between agricultural and mining activities

AgribusinessTV April 7, 2023 1984 No Comments

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The Mining Company (SOMISA) supported rural communities after the installation of the Sanbrado mine, through theoretical and practical training on improved seed production. In this documentary, the different actors of this training share their experiences. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Documentary

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Burkina Faso: A watchman turned entrepreneur

AgribusinessTV March 14, 2023 2418 No Comments

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Amadou SANA learned how to make soap with his mother. With his savings that he had by working as a watchman, he decided to venture into the production and marketing of soap by launching his company, “Wend-Yiida Cosmetics”. Despite the difficulties that he faced, he preferred to believe in his dreams and kep

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Burkina Faso: A carpenter specialised in poultry cages

AgribusinessTV February 7, 2023 2752 No Comments

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After primary school, Hugues MINOUNGOU went to pursue professional training in carpentry. Following his eight-year apprenticeship, he started his own business by manufacturing furniture like others were doing. But the sales were low and he struggled to make a living. Through some online research, he discovered that in

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Burkina Faso: A lawyer, he earns his living by plucking poultry

AgribusinessTV January 31, 2023 3976 No Comments

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During his stay in Morocco for his studies in Law, Mohamed NABI was seduced by the efficient mechanism that butcher shops are equipped with. Back in Burkina Faso, Mohamed and his collaborators launched “TOP Chicken” in Ouagadougou. It’s a unit for slaughtering and plucking poultry to provide Burkinab

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Burkina Faso: Poultry farming without chemicals

AgribusinessTV January 18, 2023 2257 No Comments

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Roland BOUDA learned breeding with his grandmother during holidays. Subsequently, he trained himself and followed online and face-to-face trainings. After the training, Roland went into poultry production. He thus created “Champion Agrobusiness” in Burkina Faso, with university aid granted by the National F

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Burkina Faso: Graphic designer and passionate about pig farming

AgribusinessTV January 11, 2023 2398 No Comments

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From an early age, Modeste BONTOGHO learned pig breeding, thanks to his father. Now a professional graphic designer, he continues this activity in Roumtenga, a village in Burkina Faso. Modeste started his production with pigs of the “Large White” breed, better known for their big size. He made a mix with a

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Burkina Faso: From nursing to pig farming

AgribusinessTV December 14, 2022 2984 No Comments

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In Ziniaré, in the Plateau-Central region of Burkina Faso, Habibou SAWADOGO, a nurse by training works in pig farming. After buying a plot and an internship on another producer’s farm, she started her production with four pregnant sows in 2010. Today, her production is estimated at around 325 pigs. Habibou aims

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Burkina Faso: A champion of smoked chicken

AgribusinessTV December 14, 2022 2081 No Comments

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After obtaining his baccalaureate in 2018, in Burkina Faso, Modibo Ben Idriss SOW began his studies in Law. While at University, he decided to venture into entrepreneurship and start poultry breeding. With the financial support received from his relatives, in addition to university aid, Modibo launched “Volaille

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Burkina Faso: From law to the food industry

AgribusinessTV November 15, 2022 2302 No Comments

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In 2018, Gaël PAKOTOGO, holder of a Master’s degree in Business Law and Taxation, worked in an Indian company distributing imported agri-food products. He noticed that the Burkinabe population were more interested in local products. After he left the company, he took part in a business plan competition, and subm

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Burkina Faso: Youth, woman and seed producer

AgribusinessTV November 9, 2022 2248 No Comments

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Together with her father, Franceline NOBA launched the Company and Promoter of Modern Agricultural Products (EPAM) in 2012. EPAM is involved in the production and marketing of vegetable and cereal seeds. The company also conduct trainings with individuals, projects and programmes. As General Manager of the company, Fra

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Burkina Faso: Processing local poultry into sausages

AgribusinessTV October 25, 2022 2312 No Comments

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In 2015, Alima ZAGRÉ started selling poultry by opening “La Volaille du Faso” in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. At that time, holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Taxation, she was employed in an organisation. At the end of her contract in 2019, she decided to devote herself

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Burkina Faso: The perseverance of a great farmer

AgribusinessTV September 27, 2022 2306 No Comments

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A farmer in Gaoua, Noël KAMBOU has been suffering from lymphatic filariasis for more than 25 years. This disease is a real burden, which hinders his agricultural activities. “When I fall and my foot hurts, I can lie down for twenty days without leaving my room. So I can no longer farm,” says Noël. Before<

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Burkina Faso: Rabbit breeder and feed producer

AgribusinessTV September 21, 2022 2365 No Comments

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With the increase in demand for rabbit feed, as well as an increase in the number of breeders, rabbit feed on the Burkunabè market was insufficient. A professional rabbit farmer since 2018, Lassané TIENDREGEOGO, an accountant by training, used to feed his rabbits mainly with feed from Benin. The production of rabbit

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Burkina Faso: Soaring fertilizer prices, these endogenous solutions to exploit

AgribusinessTV September 9, 2022 2623 No Comments

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This year, Burkinabe farmers are facing an increase in the price of mineral fertilizer. Depending on the city, the price of a 50-kilo bag varies between 34,000 and 37,500 FCFA , whereas in previous years the price was set between 15,000 and 17,500 FCFA. In terms of alternatives to the scarcity and inaccessibility of mi

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Burkina Faso: From geologist to local rice processor

AgribusinessTV September 6, 2022 2119 No Comments

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After a literary baccalaureate at the Prytanée Militaire of Kadiogo in 2012, Nassif KOAMA flew to Montreal, Canada, to pursue his studies in Geology. As soon as he obtained his Bachelor’s degree, he returned to Burkina Faso to realise his dream: to become a great entrepreneur in the agribusiness field. Nassif KO

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Burkina Faso: Local milk in Burkina Faso

AgribusinessTV September 1, 2022 1879 No Comments

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In Burkina Faso, national milk production is lower than the market demand. Over the years, the need for milk has been increasing. However, the country has enough potential to increase the level of production. According to Issa SAWADOGO, Director General of Animal Productions at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Resou

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Burkina Faso: The benefits of red goat’s milk

AgribusinessTV August 30, 2022 4191 No Comments

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Originating from Niger, precisely from Maradi in the south, the red goat is recognisable with its characteristics which are among others its coat, its abundant fur resembling woolly sheep and its size superior to local goats. Considered as a milking goat, the red goat produces about 1.5 litres per day. A higher milk pr

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Burkina Faso: Initiatives supporting local milk production

AgribusinessTV August 23, 2022 2452 No Comments

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To develop the dairy sector in Burkina Faso, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Resources and Fisheries, through its Animal Production Department, has undertaken several actions. The Ministry is working to increase animal production by crossing local breeds with imported breeds in order to have cross-breeds capable of

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Burkina Faso: Artificial insemination to boost dairy farming

AgribusinessTV August 22, 2022 7227 No Comments

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In Burkina Faso, the mission of the National Centre for the Multiplication of Performing Animals (CEMAP) is to promote milk production. The centre takes semen from milk-producing breeds imported from Europe and then implants them into local breeds that have the potential for resistance and adaptation. This process, cal

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Burkina Faso: “FaireFaso”, the fair-trade milk brand

AgribusinessTV August 17, 2022 2251 No Comments

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How to distinguish local milk among all the dairy products available to consumers? The FaireFaso brand has set itself the mission to ensure that consumers can easily identify local milk in Burkina Faso. The brand also works to ensure that the entire milk value chain in Burkina Faso can benefit from the sector’s r

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