In Burkina Faso, there are no industrial cotton farms like those in other regions of the world. Rather, cotton growing is conducted by small entrepreneurs, whose annual production comprises an average of two tons of cotton seed as a cash crop, with a small portion retained for subsistence purposes.
How is coconut oil produced?
The mill is used to process dry coconut into virgin oil. Oil produced is stored in 60 litre rubber containers and shipped to Honiara for sale to Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands. Coconut oil hand-pressed at the crushing mill. Photo: Mindy Roduner/World Vision
How is coconut oil transported from matanagoa village to Kirakira station?
Transporting containers of coconut oil from Matanagoa Village to Kirakira station for shipment has been the most expensive part of the mill’s operation. With a truck now available it reduces transport cost which means the mill spare money to buy coconuts brought by villagers and buy those who work in the mill.
Why does Burkina Faso need trade finance?
By supporting a strategic industry in Burkina Faso, which exports nearly 97 percent of all the cotton it produces, this trade finance transaction helped to underpin the country’s development and economic stability.