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Opinion: What development policy for strawberries in Burkina Faso?

AgribusinessTV March 10, 2021 1971 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 1599 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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Burkina Faso: A woman empowering others

AgribusinessTV March 8, 2021 1765 No Comments

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A woman leader, committed to the empowerment of women, Jeanne LOMPO is the founder of Faso Beautex, a company that has been producing and marketing the Faso Dan Fani since 1987. Through Faso Beautex, Jeanne created the “New Life” association, whereby she teaches weaving to young girls and women, which helps

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Did you know: Sowing strawberry seeds is not recommended

AgribusinessTV March 4, 2021 1751 No Comments

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In Burkina Faso, strawberry growers use the transplanting technique instead of seeds. Kadidia DORO-DAO, regional director of Agriculture (Centre), explains the process.

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Opinion: Collaborate to better sell strawberries

AgribusinessTV March 3, 2021 744 1 Comment

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To obtain a better price for their strawberries, producers in Burkina Faso have organised themselves into a cooperative called the “Sougr Nooma Crop Producers Cooperative of Boulmiougou”. In this video, they tell us more about the functioning of the cooperative and its objectives.

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Burkina Faso: Organic strawberries “made in Burkina Faso”

AgribusinessTV March 2, 2021 2008 No Comments

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Abdoul Razack BELEMGNEGRÉ comes from a family that produces strawberries. After his studies, he started producing organic strawberries and improve his parents’ practices. In addition to marketing in Burkina Faso, he exports his strawberries to the sub-region. Razack’s ambition is to produce more in quantit

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Failure and me: Perseverance to continue the adventure

AgribusinessTV February 24, 2021 1717 No Comments

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Like many entrepreneurs, Oumou OUÉDRAOGO had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the losses, she did not give up because she believed in what she was doing and learned to adapt to the situation.

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Burkina Faso: Natural cosmetics from the African soil

AgribusinessTV February 19, 2021 2190 No Comments

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A lawyer by profession, Laetitia Amandine KONSEIBO ventured into the production and sale of natural cosmetic products made from raw materials from Africa. Her ambition is to make her brand a reference in the field of natural cosmetics. To achieve this goal, in addition to her law degree, she is doing a diploma in the Read More

Burkina Faso: The Amazon of smoked chicken

AgribusinessTV February 16, 2021 1788 No Comments

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With a Master’s degree in Business Law, Oumou OUEDRAOGO had another vision for her career. After working as a lawyer and project coordinator for a few years, she decided to resign and become a food entrepreneur. Despite the challenges that she faced, Oumou armed herself with courage, grew her business and became

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