N'Dorola:The Minister of State, Minister of Agriculture, Water, Animal and Fisheries Resources, Commander Ismaël Sombi, visited the developed hydro-agricultural plain of Nina-Dionkl in the commune of N'Dorola. The visit, held on September 30, 2026, aimed to observe the progress of the wet agricultural campaign and discuss challenges with local producers.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Nina-Dionkl irrigated area, initially developed between 2001 and 2005, spans 1,460 hectares. During the 2026 rainy season, 1,210 hectares were planted, consisting of 1,100 hectares of rice, 70 hectares of maize, and 40 hectares of sweet potatoes. The harvest projections include 6,000 tons of rice, 1,200 tons of sweet potatoes, and 280 tons of maize.

Adama Sessouma, president of the N'Dorola Departmental Union of Rice Producers, expressed appreciation for the minister's visit, viewing it as a sign of interest in rural stakeholders. He also highlighted several concerns such as the need for infrastructure rehabilitation, improved access roads, acquisition of a rice huller, combating iron toxicity in the soil, and increasing water availability for year-round production.

Minister Ismaël Sombi congratulated the farmers on their achievements and encouraged their continued commitment to national food sovereignty. He assured the government's support in addressing the challenges faced by the producers.

The minister announced that the Agricultural Sector Transformation Project in Burkina Faso (PATA-BF) would focus on restoring degraded areas of the plain to sustainably improve production performance. Additionally, studies by the National Office of Dams and Hydro-agricultural Development (ONBAH) are underway for the construction of three dams, aimed at enhancing water mobilization and retention to strengthen production capacities and allow year-round cultivation.