Cereal production in Burkina Faso: A pillar of sovereignty and stability
Cereal production in Burkina Faso is no longer merely a matter of food supply—it has become a pillar of national sovereignty and stability. With over 7 million tons produced and a self-sufficiency rate exceeding 125%, this year’s farming season vividly illustrates the realization of President Ibrahim Traoré’s vision, which closely links security, development, and civic cohesion.
This dynamic rests on the integration of agricultural production with territorial security.
The armed and internal security forces, alongside farmers and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, have secured cultivated areas, transforming each field into a symbol of national sovereignty.
The act of growing rice, maize, or sorghum has thus become a patriotic commitment, where security and production mutually reinforce each other.
The civil-military partnership unfolding throughout this campaign reflects a concrete rebuilding of the state.
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Local communities, producers, and technical agents work in synergy with defense and security forces, turning territorial protection into a lever for development.
This approach demonstrates that food sovereignty is a collective project, driven by all instruments of the state and strengthened by citizen engagement.
The agricultural policy pursued under President Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership goes beyond traditional material support.
The significant expansion of developed farmland, large-scale distribution of inputs, and close technical oversight reflect a structural strategy aimed at food self-sufficiency and national resilience.
Each agricultural success marks a step forward in security and development, reinforcing both state authority and public trust.
In Burkina Faso, agricultural production and security are no longer separate: they form a single instrument of national strength and social cohesion. The cereal campaign has become a symbol of clear, mobilizing leadership one capable of turning challenges into opportunities and strengthening stability, peace, and sovereignty.
Maurice K.ZONGO
