Gourcy:The public primary school of Niessega "D," located in the commune of Gourcy in the province of Zondoma, has successfully harvested more than 1.5 tonnes of food during the current agricultural campaign to supply its school canteen.

According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, the harvest, which includes maize, beans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and cassava, has been gathered by the educational community of this institution, part of the Gourcy 2 Basic Education Center (CEB). The entire production is designated exclusively for the benefit of the school's canteen to support the students.

Despite facing erratic rainfall, the significant yield was achieved through community mobilization led by the school's director, Saïdou Ouédraogo. This initiative is part of a broader project promoting school gardens and fields, managed by the Ministry of National Education.

Due to this achievement, Niessega "D" has been chosen to represent the CEB and the province of Zondoma in the 2026-2027 Best School Field competition. Following the fieldwork, the educational community has already begun cultivating the school garden, with the expected harvest intended to diversify and enhance the nutritional value of meals provided to students.

Beyond food production, the school field and garden serve as essential practical learning spaces, introducing students early to agricultural work and the values of agro-pastoral labor.