Burkina Faso: Pineapple Cultivation Gains Ground in the Sahel

In Burkina Faso, producers are demonstrating that pineapples can thrive in harsh climatic conditions. Oumarou Compaoré, a farmer, started pineapple cultivation during the Covid-19 pandemic, challenging stereotypes about Sahelian agriculture. This initiative is supported by authorities and symbolizes the quest for food sovereignty in the country.