First, Burkina Faso’s Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral and Fisheries Offensive, launched in 2023, has boosted agricultural production and food security. Over three years, cereal output exceeded 7 million tonnes, while the country’s cereal self-sufficiency rate reached 124%. The initiative also created more than 91,000 jobs.
According to the reported figures, total cereal production rose from 4.66 million tonnes in 2022–2023 to more than 7.14 million tonnes in 2025–2026. Maize production reached 2.68 million tonnes, exceeding its target by 34%. Rice output stood at 1 million tonnes in 2025, achieving 101% of the target. Potato production also reached 51,818 tonnes.
Meanwhile, fish production totalled 58,476 tonnes, representing 58.47% of the programme’s target. The government also renewed 3,170 hectares of mango orchards to support long-term production.
Furthermore, the initiative contributed 4.67 percentage points to GDP growth. Between 2023 and 2025, the government allocated 273.99 billion CFA francs to seeds, agricultural inputs, machinery, irrigation and farmer training.
Building on these results, Burkina Faso has launched a new phase covering 2026–2028, with a budget of 839.99 billion CFA francs. The programme prioritises eight sectors, including rice, milk, soybeans, sesame, peanuts, wheat, cassava and shea. Six other sectors, including maize, mangoes, fish, poultry and livestock, will also receive support.
Finally, the government aims to increase cereal production by 40% and maintain food self-sufficiency above 120%. The initiative reflects President Ibrahim Traoré’s ambition to strengthen national food sovereignty. However, sustaining these gains will depend on investment, climate resilience and improved agricultural productivity.
