Chad launches project to boost legume and fodder crop value chains

The TARSPro II project, lot 2, was officially launched on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest province. The initiative, presided over by the provincial government delegate Abdelmanane Kathab, focuses on intensifying legume and fodder crop value chains. Its objectives include the economic empowerment of women, enhancing agricultural production, and strengthening nutritional security within the province.

Neyom Toukoua Djaba, the consortium coordinator and president of the Association of Women for Self-Promotion (AFAP), stated that the launch represents a significant step for the province's agricultural transformation. TARSPro II, an acronym for 'Agricultural Technologies and Innovations for Increased Resilience of Production Systems and Family Farms,' is funded by the Swiss Directorate for Development and Cooperation (DDC).

The project is being implemented by the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) across five countries: Chad, Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali. This initiative seeks to build resilience in agricultural systems and support family farms through technological advancements and innovative practices.

Why it mattersFarmers in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest province will benefit from improved agricultural production and economic empowerment through this project.

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