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Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes

Punta Gorda Herald

Sep 13, 2026

Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes

Farmers in arid Burkina Faso have begun growing pineapples to reduce reliance on imports and adapt to climate challenges. Inspired by COVID-19 border closures, one farm is challeng…

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Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes

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