Titao:In Loroum province, the rainy season is creating opportunities for internally displaced women who are generating income by collecting and selling fodder to local livestock farmers. These women gather grass near the town's dam and its outskirts, then sell it to meet their financial needs.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the fodder-selling activity can earn these women between 1,500 and 2,000 FCFA per day, depending on the quantity sold. Azeta Oudraogo, one of the displaced women living in Titao, explains that selling fodder at the livestock market provides her with a minimum daily income of 1,500 FCFA, which helps her meet basic needs.

This practice has emerged in Titao due to limited access to grazing areas, as security constraints restrict herders' movement to bush areas. Moumouni Kirakoya, a local breeder, notes that he spends 2,500 FCFA daily on fodder for his sheep, highlighting the necessity of purchasing feed to keep animals in the city.

Boureima Gamsonr, another buyer, mentions that grass prices have increased due to lower rainfall this year compared to the previous season. A 100 kg bag of grass that once sold for 500 FCFA is now more expensive, according to his observations.

Despite benefiting from this trade, the women face challenges due to security issues, making some bush areas inaccessible and causing them to flee at times. Nevertheless, the sale of fodder continues to provide essential income for some displaced families, while also fulfilling the needs of livestock farmers near Titao.