Côte d'Ivoire/Environmental officers and students trained in sustainable agriculture and compost production in Korhogo

On June 30 and July 1, 2025 in Tiorognagadougou (Korhogo), agents from the Ministry of the Environment and Ecological Transition, students and community focal points took part in a training course on sustainable agricultural techniques, in particular the production and use of compost.

Organized as part of a project funded by the NGO Aqua Alimata, in partnership with Animation Rurale de Korhogo (ARK), this initiative aims to promote environmentally-friendly agriculture, strengthen sustainable soil and water management, and contribute to food and nutritional security in northern Côte d'Ivoire.This initiative aims to promote environmentally-friendly agriculture, strengthen sustainable soil and water management, and contribute to food and nutritional security in northern Côte d'Ivoire.

KRG Director Soro Gaoussou Roger emphasized that the training was part of an effort to build the capacities of young people, agricultural technicians and government officials.

"The aim is to pass on composting skills, raise awareness of the causes of soil degradation and encourage the adoption of good agricultural practices," he said.

The training took place in two stages: a theoretical phase focused on understanding environmental issues, and a practical phase devoted to the production of solid and liquid compost, incorporating biological pest control techniques.

Mr. Soro also stressed the importance of environmental awareness.

"We are training these agents to become community relays capable of passing on the knowledge they have acquired and playing an active role in conserving natural resources," he said.

The participants, satisfied with the quality of the training, expressed their gratitude for this opportunity. This initiative comes at a time when sustainable land management is becoming a strategic issue in the face of the effects of climate change in the region.

Source: www.aip.ci/