Burkina Faso: Launch of a massive agricultural equipment plan spearheaded by President Ibrahim Traoré
In the framework of an ambitious strategy to modernize the agricultural sector, the government of Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Faso, has announced a major equipment acquisition program. This plan aims to provide producers with high-performance tools to boost production, improve resilience to climate hazards, and strengthen national food sovereignty.
This initiative reflects a clear political will to make agriculture the true engine of the economy and self-sufficiency.
The program includes the acquisition of a diverse range of equipment designed to support every stage of production.
For soil preparation and sowing, 100 forty-horsepower tractors, 120 rototillers, and 80 seeders will be deployed.
Harvesting will be supported by 120 small combine harvesters, adapted to medium-sized farms.
Post-harvest operations are also covered, with 12 threshers and 12 balers for processing and preserving yields. This integrated approach aims to reduce losses and add value locally.
Aware that access to water is the main challenge in the Sahel region, the plan places a central focus on irrigation.
The order includes no less than 400 motor pumps and 6 high-capacity drilling rigs with complete equipment.
These tools will enable the creation and use of water sources for irrigating vegetable and cereal crops, thereby securing farming cycles against drought and making off-season production possible; a key factor in farmers’ incomes.
Beyond strictly agricultural work, the plan aims to open up production areas and streamline logistics.
To this end, 250 two-wheeled utility motorcycles and 08 trucks will be acquired. These means of transport are essential for delivering inputs to the fields, moving harvests to markets or storage centers, and facilitating the travel of technical staff and farmers.
Two multifunctional tractors will complete this fleet for road maintenance or rural development work.
If these conditions are met, this equipment plan could mark a decisive turning point for the productivity and autonomy of Burkinabe farmers, thereby realizing the vision of a modern and sovereign agriculture championed by the authorities.
Maurice K. ZONGO
