Dokuy: Watermelon remains one of the main cash crops in the commune of Dokuy, particularly in the villages of Dar-ed-salam, Kolonkoura, and Sokoura. Producers are working hard to sell this crop. Observations. Watermelon production this year in the villages of Dar-ed-salam, Kolonkoura, and Sokoura has yielded better harvests. Sokoura producer Abdoulaye Sangare said he was satisfied with his harvest. However, selling watermelons is a real challenge.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Mr. Sangare explained that due to a lack of access roads, the transport of goods has become very difficult. Buyers coming from Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso are staying in PS, a village located about ten kilometers from Nouna. The transport relay is provided by tricycle drivers who ensure the continuity of the journey, which increases transport costs and simultaneously reduces the profit margin. Nevertheless, producers are showing satisfaction with watermelon cultivation. The farmgate price is relatively low, ranging between 150, 200, and 300 CFA francs per unit.