Rice Self-Sufficiency Project

by Majid | Nov 25, 2025

Rice is the main staple cereal consumed in the country. However, imports continue to increase to meet rising national demand, significantly worsening the trade balance deficit. In 2022, local production covered only 40% of national rice needs. The National Rice...

Sheep Self-Sufficiency Project

by Majid | Nov 25, 2025

For the Tabaski celebration, the country depends on imported sheep from neighboring countries to meet market demand. In 2023, 854,326 sheep were counted in markets and sales points nationwide, of which 246,165 (29%) came from imports. The program aims to achieve...

Groundnut, Oilseeds and Palm Oil Program

by Majid | Nov 25, 2025

The country imports more than 270,000 tons of oil, of which 70% is palm olein. To reduce this dependence on imports in a context of global instability in food commodity prices, the program aims to implement an integrated palm oil production project based on palm...

Development Project for 1,000 ha of Valleys and Lowlands and 40 ha of Market Garden Perimeters (Fatick and Kaolack)

by Majid | Nov 25, 2025

The project is aligned with national agricultural policies. It targets areas experiencing declining agricultural yields and reduced arable land due to salinization, as well as high vulnerability to climate change. At the same time, these zones hold strong agricultural...

Agri Innovation Hubs (Certified Seeds)

by Majid | Nov 25, 2025

In a context where food demand is increasing, it is essential to ensure access to high-quality seeds to encourage the adoption of sustainable and productive agricultural practices. This begins with ensuring the conservation and protection of genetic core seeds,...