Producers in Burkina Faso can submit applications from 12 to 18 October 2026 for the subsidised borehole scheme for the dry season, according to a call issued by the ministry in charge of agriculture. The scheme funds drilling work but leaves beneficiaries to buy the equipment needed to use the water.
The submersible pump, solar panels and connection accessories must therefore be paid for by the farmer, as must the geophysical survey used to identify the drilling point. The aid targets producers able to equip their installation, whereas drilling itself represents a significant outlay with the risk of not finding water.
For its part, the state covers a single drilling trial free of charge, with no repeat in the event of a negative result. Where the borehole is successful, its support notably covers borehole development, supply and installation of casing, the pumping test and water analysis, as well as technical support to install the pump.
The call is open to individuals and duly registered producers' organisations. Applicants must actually farm at least two hectares, prove a right to the land and commit to a sector selected by the Agropastoral, Hydraulic and Fisheries Offensive 2026-2028. The application notably requires an identity document, proof of land tenure and a pro forma invoice for the equipment.
Application forms can be collected and submitted free of charge from the ministry's deconcentrated departments or through the digital channels listed on its official pages. The deadline is 18 October at 23:59, with results announced for 22 October.
Beneficiaries will have seven days after the publication of results to gather the equipment and produce the survey findings. Failing that, they will lose their place to the waiting list. They will then be required to maintain the structure and keep it in operation.
Presented in Ouagadougou on 8 October, this operation is part of a dry-season emergency plan estimated at FCFA 254.79 billion, according to programme officials quoted by Burkina24. This cost covers the whole plan, which combines immediate interventions with works aimed at reducing agricultural dependence on rainfall.