Burkina Faso’s Pineapple Revolution | Little Rock News

Burkina Faso is turning the tide on its agriculture, betting big on pineapples to slash imports and boost local food security in the face of climate challenges. Once seen as a luxury fruit, pineapples are now being grown in record numbers thanks to pioneers like Oumarou Compaoré, who proved they thrive even in dry Sahelian soil. With government backing and military leaders pushing for self-reliance—especially after pandemic border closures—over 100 farmers are now cultivating pineapple on more than 248 acres. Despite hurdles like high costs, water scarcity, and long growth cycles, the vision is bold: feed 24 million people with homegrown pineapples. It’s a story of grit, innovation, and hope from the ground up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/176f7f5a145910c3