The 2026-2027 agropastoral campaign in Burkina Faso's Nando region is underway, with a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Animal and Fisheries Resources visiting Pissaï and Saboué villages on October 3, 2026. The visit aimed to assess crop development in the area. The villages, located in the commune of Biéha, province of Sissili, are showing promising crop growth. The delegation inspected various farms, including one covering 112 hectares.
The farm inspected had 86 hectares of maize, 15 hectares of soybean, 5 hectares of sesame, 5 hectares of peanut, and 1 hectare of yam. The village chief's sesame field, spanning 18 hectares, was also visited. These inspections allowed authorities to evaluate crop conditions in the region. According to Antoine Zorma, Director of Agriculture, Water, and Animal and Fisheries Resources in Nando, the crops are thriving despite irregular rainfall.
The region experienced irregular and uneven rainfall distribution, but this has not hindered crop growth. Antoine Zorma expressed confidence in meeting the regional cereal production target of 931,000 tons. The current crop conditions and resumption of rainfall support this optimism. The campaign's progress was assessed, and authorities are hopeful about the upcoming harvest.
In addition to monitoring the wet season campaign, preparations for the dry season campaign are underway. The goal is to enable producers to quickly start activities on water-rich sites. According to Antoine Zorma, preparations have begun on irrigated perimeters, with seed deposits and distribution of inputs to producers in progress.
The dry season campaign preparations aim to help producers capitalize on available water reserves and ensure a swift start to the next production cycle. Despite challenges posed by irregular rainfall, the observations made during the visit and the resumption of rainfall have bolstered the ministerial delegation's forecasts.
The ongoing preparations for the dry season campaign demonstrate the authorities' commitment to maintaining agricultural production momentum and contributing to food security objectives. The Nando region's agricultural sector is working to mitigate the effects of irregular rainfall and achieve a successful harvest.
The campaign's progress and prospects were reported by Diane SAWADOGO on October 4, 2026, citing information from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Animal and Fisheries Resources. The region's agricultural authorities remain optimistic about the 2026-2027 agropastoral campaign's prospects.
Key points
- The 2026-2027 agropastoral campaign in Burkina Faso's Nando region is expected to meet its cereal production target of 931,000 tons despite irregular rainfall.
