President Ibrahim Traoré bets big on agriculture to secure Burkina Faso’s food sufficiency
Since taking office, President Ibrahim Traoré has made agriculture the cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s national sovereignty. At a time when food security has become a strategic imperative, his administration has prioritized the sector with bold reforms and massive investments to steer the country toward self-sufficiency.
The year 2025 marks a decisive turning point, with over 104 billion CFA francs injected into revitalizing agriculture a staggering sum that underscores the government’s unwavering political will to translate vision into tangible results.
President Traoré’s approach represents a clear break from the past: ending reliance on food imports, harnessing local resources, and restoring pride in Burkinabe farming.
The goal is unequivocal to transform Burkina Faso into a nation that feeds its people with its own produce.
This strategic shift is already taking shape through concrete measures:
- Agricultural mechanization: Thousands of tractors and modern equipment distributed to boost productivity.
- Farmer support: Subsidized inputs, improved seeds, and affordable fertilizers to empower producers.
- Expanded irrigation: Reducing dependence on rainfall and enabling year-round cultivation.
- Community grain banks: Safeguarding food stocks to prevent shortages.
Beyond economic revitalization, this agricultural push is also a patriotic response to the security crisis. By investing in farming, Traoré not only creates jobs but strengthens the resilience of rural communities often hardest hit by climate shocks and violence.
The plan is inclusive, integrating youth, women, veterans, and internally displaced persons into the agricultural revival. The state is no longer a bystander but an active partner to farmers, providing direct support.
With 104 billion CFA francs fueling the 2025 farming season, Burkina Faso stands on the brink of an agricultural transformation one that is efficient, strategic, and self-reliant. As President Traoré insists: « We must produce what we eat and consume what we produce. » A rallying cry now uniting the nation.
Papa IBRAHIMA
