Borkou

Quick context

Hyper-arid Saharan climate with sparse settlements; reliance on few water points.

Challenges & conflicts

Seasonal southward migration; tension around scarce wells.

Mastoura solution

• 5 ha hydroponie (maïs/sorgho/riz) + 10 ha maïs irrigué (3 cycles/an).
• Serres, hangars, énergie solaire, forages, clôture périphérique.
• 31 emplois permanents + 50 saisonniers ; comité local de gouvernance.

Sizing & operations

• 5 ha hydroponics with closed-loop irrigation, UV, pH/EC control.
• 10 ha irrigated maize (3 cycles/year).
• Solar energy + boreholes + tanks.
• Team: 31 permanent + 50 seasonal; local committee.

Outcomes & KPIs

• Green fodder tons/year
• Farmer–herder incidents/year
• Herder households served/month
• Water (m³)/ton
• Unplanned downtime days/year

Risks & mitigation

• Water stress → redundancy + recovery
• Solar failures → quarterly maintenance
• Sanitary risk → hygiene & ventilation
• Security → fencing, guards