Pô:Six beekeeping cooperatives in Nahouri province have received equipment valued at over 8 million FCFA from the LOGMeII project to enhance their honey production and processing capabilities.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the equipment, which was handed over on October 8, 2026, includes tools for production, extraction, purification, and packaging of honey. This initiative aims to improve the conditions of harvesting and processing, ensuring a quality product that meets market standards, while sustainably increasing the income of rural households.

The provincial director of agriculture in Nahouri, Aïcha Sanou/Zidwemba, praised the initiative, highlighting its positive impact on the local agropastoral sector. She encouraged the cooperatives to use the equipment responsibly to maximize its benefits.

The event also featured a discussion session with Dr. Souleymane Koussoubé, a research officer in entomology at the Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research (INERA), along with technicians and beekeepers. The discussions covered the importance of bees, site management, best practices in beekeeping, improved harvesting techniques, and effective management of collective equipment.

Mélanie Dabiré, executive director of the NGO Africa's Sustainable Development Council (A.SU.DE.C), expressed satisfaction with this phase of the project. She emphasized that the support would not only boost honey production and processing but also contribute to food security by supporting the role of bees as essential pollinators.

Abdoul Razack Bouliou, head of the Scoop Dikon-Twi cooperative, expressed gratitude for the support, committing to using the equipment solely for production and processing activities to honor the trust placed in their province.

This initiative is part of the LOGMeII project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) through the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as the lead partner. The project spans five countries, including Burkina Faso, where it is implemented in the Nakambé and Nazinon regions with the participation of IUCN, A.SU.DE.C, INERA, and the Permanent Secretariat for the Coordination of Agricultural Sector Policies (SP/CPSA).