The Yacouta project was stocked about six months before the first harvest and is part of a broader government strategy to increase domestic fish production.
The new feed plants aim to improve input availability and support the growth of a sector that has long struggled with high costs and limited infrastructure.
This investment represents a reliable source of protein-rich raw material, paving the way for more competitive and sustainable animal production in Burkina Faso.
A new wave of floating cage aquaculture projects promises to reduce Burkina Faso’s reliance on fish imports and strengthen its domestic supply.
Nevertheless, authorities insist that broader investment in infrastructure and technical support will be necessary to achieve long-term targets.
Beyond high-profile sectors like energy and defence, Russia is developing a more discreet agricultural presence in Africa.
Since the beginning of 2026, several West African countries have reported new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
The initiative will introduce over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows and new reproductive technologies.
The project seeks to farm fish in offshore marine environments using advanced technology and international best practices to increase domestic production.