Ouagadougou: The People’s Republic of China has concluded a three-week training program for 110 public administration officials and executives in Burkina Faso on the Juncao technique, which is designed for the production of fodder and edible mushrooms. This initiative aims to advance the agro-sylvo-pastoral sector in the country.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the training, conducted by Chinese experts, focused on various aspects of the Juncao technique, including planting, processing, management, mushroom cultivation, and breeding. The closing ceremony of the training was held on Monday in Ouagadougou, where the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Burkina Faso, Lu Shan, emphasized the potential benefits of Juncao cultivation for ensuring food security, promoting environmental restoration, job creation, and sustainable agricultural development.
Ambassador Shan highlighted the collaborative efforts with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fujian University of Agriculture and Forestry, and the
National School of Livestock and Animal Health in Burkina Faso. He noted China’s commitment to supporting the dissemination and promotion of agricultural techniques in developing countries.
The training underscored the economic potential of Juncao technology, as experts indicated that cultivating 1,000 hectares of fodder could sustain 100,000 animals and generate substantial financial benefits. The director of the cabinet of the Ministry in charge of Agriculture, Alassane Guiré, expressed optimism about the prospects of Juncao technology for enhancing the livestock sub-sector and addressing its challenges.
Participants, including young graduates from various vocational training institutions, attended 100 theoretical and 50 practical courses. The training equipped them with comprehensive knowledge of Juncao technology, which facilitates the utilization of Juncao-based fodder fields for livestock feed. The spokesperson for the beneficiaries, Noël Nabi, praised the training for its rich content and practical a
pplications.