Cotton in Benin: One Million Tanks Announced to Combat Drought

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Benin

Business & Economy

Cotton in Benin: One Million Tanks Announced to Combat Drought

One million tanks will be installed in cotton-growing areas of Benin, as announced by Minister Adin Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan. This program aims to improve water management in response to declining cotton production, which fell by 26% in 2024-2025 and 16.3% in 2025-2026. Producers reported irregular rainfall, and the minister emphasized the need for water reserves to secure harvests.

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