2019-2020 strawberry exports in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, reached $3.3 million.
In Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou, strawberry farming has replaced traditional crops like cabbage and lettuce, becoming a leading export to neighbouring countries. The January to April strawberry season is considered "red gold" in the Sahel, with a 2019-2020 revenue of $3.3 million. Farmers like Yiwendenda Tiemtore have been harvesting popular strawberry varieties "selva" and "camarosa", earning around $3.3 million during that period.
April 06, 2024
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