Tag: entrepreneurship

Burkina Faso: Guided visits of farmer field schools to strengthen the skills of producers

AgribusinessTV April 18, 2023 2116 No Comments

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Farmers in the village of Lounga received training under SNV’s Pro-ARIDES project. They learned sowing techniques to better exploit their fields. In this infomercial, find out how the training went and what the participants said about it. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Training #Agriculture

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Burkina Faso: Women united to produce compost

AgribusinessTV April 14, 2023 1700 No Comments

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The MUNYU Association regroups women who produce organic fertilizers for farmers. Its ambition is to promote the use of compost instead of chemical fertilizers that harm the land and the produce coming from it. In this video, discover the work of the women of the MUNYU Association. AgribusinessTV #BurkinaFaso #Women #c

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

AgribusinessTV April 7, 2023 1690 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: Processing to limit losses

AgribusinessTV April 4, 2023 2168 No Comments

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Jocelyne SOMÉ used to process tomato into puree for her own consumption. Over time, she realised that she was producing a lot, and decided to sell it to people who wanted it. She was then trained to improve the quality of her products and create her own brand. Today, despite her difficult start, she isRead More

Burkina Faso: A watchman turned entrepreneur

AgribusinessTV March 14, 2023 1950 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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Burundi: Turning a weed into a sustainable source of income

AgribusinessTV March 8, 2023 1736 No Comments

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On Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, water hyacinth is harmful to biodiversity. Kathia Gretta IRADUKUNDA, through her company, “Hyacinth Art House”, has found a profitable way to fight against these plants, by using them for the manufacture of art objects. Thanks to this company, several women, with whom she coll

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Congo: Beekeeping, an opportunity for the forests of the Congo

AgribusinessTV March 3, 2023 1833 No Comments

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In the Loudima forest in southern Congo, beekeeping is an activity that allows many people to live and ensure the growth of the forests. Unfortunately, conflicts between farmers and beekeepers create situations that are unfavourable to the survival of bees. In this video, discover the importance of beekeeping for peopl

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Burkina Faso: Genetics to increase performance in pig farming

AgribusinessTV March 1, 2023 2255 No Comments

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On 24 February 2023, a public conference was organised by the Plateau-Central Pig Innovation Platform in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This event enabled the actors in this sector to discover the solutions and services of AXIOM, a French company specialised in pig genetics. T he organisers of the conference are convinced

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Burkina Faso: Livestock salt licks made from local ingredients

AgribusinessTV February 28, 2023 1941 No Comments

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Abdel Latif OUÉDRAOGO stopped his studies when he was in secondary school to learn how to make livestock salt licks. In 2018, he started his company, AFABLE, which offers salt licks made from local ingredients for breeders. Four years later, Abdel Latif was able to install new premises with modern equipment imported f

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Burkina Faso : Infant cereals with local flavours

AgribusinessTV February 21, 2023 1864 No Comments

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Placide BAMOGO is the founder of a company called Arostel Trade. She is involved in the production of infant cereals made from local ingredients. She ventured into this activity following a personal experience, whereby her child was suffering from malnutrition and she had to learn how to prepare infant cereals for a co

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