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One such partner is Société de Développement d'Agriculture Durable (SDAD) managed by Bienvenu Adjè. The sustainable agriculture development company formulated organic inputs for citrus fruits tailored to the Beninese soil. To develop high-performing biological fertilisers, his company had undertaken scientific studies. By comparing current fertilisation methods with the standards, Bienvenu identified the essential elements missing in the Beninese soil for citrus fruit to grow optimally. The research has led him to formulate a fertiliser that is designed to fill the nutrient gap while preserving the environment.
The fertiliser not only contributes to sustainable farming practices but also offers farmers abundant and high-quality harvests. The minerals preserved in the weed plants' tissues are extracted using microorganisms; this process is called bio-mineralisation of the plants. In this video, the managing director shows how the organic fertiliser is produced.
To promote the use of its organic fertiliser among citrus growers, Swisscontact has supported SDAD's participation in the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2023. Dedicated to encouraging inventions for development and for sustainable solutions, the event brought together more than 900 exhibitors from over 77 countries.
An international jury evaluated the inventions in different categories. SDAD's invention was entered in the category 'Agriculture, Horticulture and Gardening' and was honoured to receive the gold medal for its innovation in this category – a testament to the innovative work supported by the Béninclusif project.
Through the project, Swisscontact is committed to continuing its support for the certification and promotion of this invention in Benin, which earned first prize in its category at this prestigious international trade fair.