Ouagadougou: Farmers in the commune of Bomborokuy are actively engaged in plowing and sowing activities following recent rainfall in the area, a situation considered atypical for this time of year due to the delayed start of the rainy season.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the villages within the Bomborokuy commune have prepared the fields, and the sowing of millet, sorghum, maize, and peanuts has commenced. However, producers are concerned about the irregular rainfall patterns and the potential impact of prolonged dry spells on the agricultural campaign.

"We have been preparing our fields for several weeks, but the rains are not yet regular enough. If we sow now and it does not rain for several days, we risk losing the seeds. We remain hopeful that the rains will settle in permanently in the coming days," said producer Zimb Traor.

In numerous villages across the commune, men, women, and youth are diligently working in the fields to align with the agricultural calendar. A variety of tools, including tractors, animal-drawn plows, and hand tools, are being utilized to prepare the land and plant the seeds.

Baba Traor, another producer from the commune, shared his experiences while sowing seeds after completing the plowing task. "This year, the rains arrived late. Today, I am sowing because we have to wait for the rains to become regular. We pray to God that they continue so that the crops will sprout well and the season will be good," he stated.

Many producers, like Baba Traor, are capitalizing on the soil moisture to accelerate their agricultural work, aiming to compensate for the delays experienced at the start of the campaign. Agricultural technical services are advising farmers to proceed with their operations, keeping in mind the rainfall trends and adhering to technical recommendations.

Despite the late onset of the rainy season, the residents of Bomborokuy remain optimistic and committed to ensuring the success of the 2026 agricultural campaign.