Shock: Burkina Faso’s Sahel Potatoes—What They Don’t Want You to Notice

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Shock: Burkina Faso’s Sahel Potatoes—What They Don’t Want You to Notice

Burkina Faso is testing a bold idea on the edge of the Sahel: growing potatoes where heat, sand, and water scarcity usually kill the math. But the real shock isn’t whether potatoes can grow here—it’s what happens after the field.

In this documentary-style breakdown, we follow the farming process step by step—site selection, irrigation buildout, soil improvement, seed tubers, planting, field maintenance, harvest handling, and storage—then reveal the “invisible bill” behind every kilo: water pumping, energy reliability, input volatility, spoilage risk, road access, and the power of timing.

You’ll see why storage can be the real weapon, how small losses can erase profits, and why Sahel agriculture is ultimately a supply-chain and food-security story—not just farming. If Burkina Faso can make this system repeatable, it could reduce import dependence and stabilize local prices. If the system breaks, the costs compound fast.

Watch to the end for the key question: if you were funding this project, would you invest first in water systems, storage infrastructure, or logistics routes?

Disclaimer: This video is for educational and documentary storytelling purposes. Some scenarios are presented as pilot-style models and may require independent verification.