Banzon:Kndougou The representative of the Presidency of Burkina Faso, Oumar Traor, commended the commitment of the agricultural Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) in Banzon, focusing on the promising prospects for rice and corn harvests on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, during his visit, Oumar Traor observed the progress of the crops, noting that some were already reaching maturity. He expressed satisfaction with their development, which he found encouraging for agricultural production in the region.

Samba Traor, the representative of the agricultural VDP, detailed that the farms encompass two hectares of rice and seven hectares of maize, with expected yields of 7.5 tons of rice and 28 tons of maize. He highlighted that these projections reflect the efforts of the VDP, praising their determination and urging them to continue supporting local production.

Si Poda, president of the Banzon Special Delegation, expressed appreciation for the presidential initiative, recognizing the agricultural VDPs' commitment as vital for boosting national production and achieving food self-sufficiency. He also congratulated the producers for their courage and dedication to this ambitious goal.