2007
Fert begins its activities in Burkina Faso
Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Kadiogo
14 Partner Agricultural Cooperatives in Central Burkina Faso
Annual Budget :
150,000 €
Context
Fert, active in Burkina Faso since 2007, continues its work despite the security situation by relying on a local team and the relationship of trust built with its partner farmer organizations. Fert supports 14 cooperative societies that provide services in agricultural advisory, animal health, input supply, storage, and marketing in areas surrounding the capital, Ouagadougou.
Partnership Objectives
- Support farmers in the transition to agroecology
- Improve the income and food quality of farming households
- Develop services to strengthen the vegetable, cowpea, and poultry vaue chains
- Support the emergence of a union of Cooperatives
Key Moments
Our Impact
14
partner municipal cooperatives
1 460
farmers supported, 53% of whom are women
56
lead farmers, including 36 women
5
storage facilities with a total capacity of 370 tonnes
Key Results in 2025
✦ 76 tonnes of fertilizer purchased and 62 tonnes of compost produced for 520 farmers
✦ 44 tonnes of agricultural products collectively stored by 144 farmers
✦ 29 000 poultry vaccinated for 240 farmers
Béatrice BONKOUNGOU, a lead farmer in animal health in Pabré, received the Agricultural Merit Medal in 2024: “Thanks to the support and local advisory services I received, I have become who I am today.”
That same year, Fert was awarded the rank of Knight in the Order of Merit for Rural Development, in recognition of its contribution to agricultural development.
