Ouagadougou: Four villages of returnees receive motorized tillers for the agricultural season: Four villages in the commune of Satiri, in the province of Houet, have benefited from motorized cultivators as part of the 'One village of returnees, one motorized cultivator' program, intended to support the agricultural activities of populations gradually returning to their localities of origin.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the head of the Agricultural Mechanization Brigade (BMA) of Satiri, Seydou Kouraogo, welcomed this initiative from the Ministry in charge of Agriculture. He acknowledged the support of the municipal authorities and all the partners who contributed to its implementation. Kouraogo expressed his desire for the program to be made permanent so that more villages could benefit. He also stressed the importance of establishing an effective mechanism for monitoring and maintaining the power tillers to ensure their proper functioning and durability.
Kouraogo noted that the cost of plowing services is determined by a village committee rather than the government, ensuring transparent management of the equipment while allowing the tractor operator to receive payment. He emphasized that the program's success will largely depend on the effective organization of the management committees established in the beneficiary villages.
Sayouba Coulibaly, a volunteer operating a power tiller, described the initiative as beneficial and expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture, local authorities, and all those involved in the country's development. He also advocated for government support for the drivers of motorized tillers.
At the ceremony, Emmanuel Ouedraogo, president of the Special Delegation of the commune of Satiri, praised the Ministry of Agriculture's initiative. He urged beneficiaries to use the tillers responsibly and emphasized that the equipment belongs to all Burkinab¨. Ouedraogo also stressed the importance of regular maintenance to ensure the equipment serves the communities sustainably and advised village committees to process plowing requests in the order received to prevent misunderstandings or conflicts.
In conclusion, Ouedraogo expressed hope for good rainfall and an excellent agricultural season for the beneficiary villages.