Vers l’autonomie en maïs : Le Sénégal peut y arriver en cinq ans, selon Mouhamadou Tidiane Diallo
Senegal has the resources to produce all of its corn locally within five years. This is the vision championed by Mouhamadou Tidiane Diallo, CEO of Agro Beydaaré, who is calling on the authorities to initiate an ambitious program to achieve this vital goal.
According to him, the strategy could be based on 25,000 committed citizens, each cultivating 1 ha, for an average yield of 4 t per hectare and an annual harvest of 100,000 t. This volume would largely cover the current deficit, estimated at 450,000 t, and guarantee national self-sufficiency.
"We can achieve this in five years. Corn is a promising sector, capable of generating value and supporting the country's development," he says.
A lever for youth employment and inclusion
Beyond food security, this project could create thousands of sustainable jobs, particularly in rural areas, and offer a new career path for young people, such as bicycle taxi drivers in the Southeast, who are often in "precarious" situations. "We need to think about their reorientation. If the State structures the sector, we will achieve autonomy while opening up prospects for young people," emphasizes Mr. Diallo.
Solutions within reach, despite obstacles
The entrepreneur acknowledges several challenges, including access to agricultural land, the availability of high-performance seeds, and the impacts of climate change. But he remains confident. "Our researchers and human resources are capable of meeting these challenges. With a strong commitment from the government, anything becomes possible," he says confidently.
This plea was made in Diamniadio during a meeting between young farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim is to consider ways to strengthen food sovereignty in a context where dependence on imports is hampering Senegal's sustainable growth.
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