Tuy:The Kassaho public primary school recently harvested approximately 1.5 tons of cotton, with the proceeds from the sale intended to enhance the school's financial resources. The harvest took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and involved the active participation of the local community and students.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the cotton was cultivated on a 1.5-hectare field, and in addition to cotton, the school also grew cowpeas on one hectare. The cowpeas are destined for use in the school's canteen, contributing to the students' nutrition.

Olivier Domboué, the school council treasurer, explained that cotton cultivation is part of a crop rotation practice, noting that the field was previously used to grow corn in 2025. Félicien Domboué, the school council president, highlighted that the Presidential Initiative for School Fields has further energized the village's ongoing agricultural activities and encouraged local participation.

The school's headmaster, Mamadou Moukoro, provided a brief history of the school's agricultural yields, mentioning that the school harvested seven and a half sacks of cowpeas in 2024 and produced maize and cowpeas in 2025. This year, the focus is on cowpeas and cotton. Teacher Christophe Sambohoun emphasized that these agricultural projects not only bolster the school's finances but also ensure the canteen is well-stocked, allowing students to remain at school during breaks for meals and study.

Joséphine Domboué, a student in CE2 (third grade), expressed her enthusiasm for the benefits of the school’s agricultural efforts, stating, "We're going to eat well and learn our lessons at school."