Tag: youth

Opinion from general public : What is Animal Welfare?

AgribusinessTV November 4, 2020 1599 No Comments

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There are mixed opinions when it comes to animal welfare. Agribusiness TV, through its vox-pop, has gathered some opinions on the subject. “Taking care of the animal, means taking care of yourself, because this is what we’re going to eat,” says Esther KABORE.

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Burkina Faso: From mechanics to beekeeping

AgribusinessTV November 3, 2020 1896 No Comments

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A former mechanic, Madi SEBGO reconverted to beekeeper. Madi keeps bees and collects their honey, which he sells. The profession being rare and difficult, Madi is driven by passion on a market which has experienced a great dynamic in recent years. “My initial goals for beekeeping were just to have honey for my ow

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Burkina Faso: Natural fruit juice for better health

AgribusinessTV October 28, 2020 2762 No Comments

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Olivia OUANGRAOUA is the founder of Sichem International, a production unit that transforms local fruits and vegetables into juices and natural syrup in Burkina Faso. In addition to contributing to the well-being of consumers, this company creates jobs for vulnerable women. “Our products are carefully selected fo

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Trailer – animal welfare

AgribusinessTV October 27, 2020 1604 No Comments

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November, the month dedicated to 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 on #AgribusinessTV A multi-faceted topic with scientific, ethical, cultural, social and religious views… Stay tuned to learn more!

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Burkina Faso: Valorising local clothing

AgribusinessTV October 22, 2020 2728 No Comments

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After a post-graduate diploma in audit, Carole SANHOUIDI ventured into handicrafts by creating FemFaso, a brand that promotes the local Faso Danfani, woven by women. This decision was not easily accepted by her family, who saw a bright future for Carole in the field of her studies. With perseverance, Carole managed to

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Burkina Faso: Mam Sank, champion of Burkinabè dishes.

AgribusinessTV October 20, 2020 3016 No Comments

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Mariam SANKARA, better known as “Mam Sank”, is a young entrepreneur who despite of various challenges, has managed to make a place for herself in the restaurant business in Burkina Faso. She brings a special touch in the food industry by preparing and selling only local dishes. “We, as young people, h

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Burkina Faso: Lawyer and producer of edible mushrooms

AgribusinessTV October 15, 2020 2424 No Comments

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Edible mushrooms are less known and consumed by Burkinabè. Aïcha Deborah TRAORE and her partners ventured into the production of this “vegetarian white meat” to make it known and be integrated into the eating habits of Burkinabè. To succeed in this field, she followed a training in Benin, which allowed h

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Burkina Faso: Heirs of the “babenda”

AgribusinessTV October 13, 2020 2397 No Comments

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After the death of their mother, who used to prepare babenda, a traditional dish from Burkina Faso, the Billa siblings took over the activity to (re)valorise the dish and cherish memories of their parents. The innovation that they brought is that they advertise online on Facebook and Whatsapp and their customers order

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Kenya: Conquering the dairy value chain

AgribusinessTV October 9, 2020 3260 No Comments

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In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Lare Milk Dealers Youth Group was formed in 2012. Initially involved in milk buying and selling,they are now exploring the whole dairy value-chain. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment thr

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Burkina Faso: A champion of forage crops

AgribusinessTV October 8, 2020 2062 No Comments

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The production of forage crops is a field which is less exploited, but is very lucrative. In Burkina Faso, Hamadou BOUGOUMPIGA seized this opportunity by becoming a forage crop producer. “What I have to say to the younger generation is to encourage them and call them to look at the land as well. Maybe we Read More