Tag: Pigs

Burkina Faso: From microfinance to pig farming

AgribusinessTV August 6, 2024 1491 No Comments

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Since his childhood, Sylvère KORBEOGO has had a great passion for livestock farming. Despite 20 years in the world of finance, he has never really lost sight of this true vocation. Sylvère KORBEOGO’s entrepreneurial adventure began in 2015 with his first farm, which struggled to develop due to his lack of knowl

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Burkina Faso: Finding happiness among pigs

AgribusinessTV July 4, 2023 1832 No Comments

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After spending 15 years working for a platform that facilitates international voluntary work, Réné PODA decided to set up his own independent business. He set up the “Baukpai” farm. His speciality is pig breeding, with several breeds including “Berkshire” and “Large Black”. Each ye

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Burkina Faso: Genetics to increase performance in pig farming

AgribusinessTV March 1, 2023 2839 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: Graphic designer and passionate about pig farming

AgribusinessTV January 11, 2023 2333 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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