Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Burkina Faso – February-March 2026 - SIG Sahel

Average livestock concentration, high pressure in Liptako linked to mobility restrictions
Insufficient to very insufficient availability, marked negative anomalies in Liptako and Guiriko
Gradual drying up of ponds and streams, increased dependence on wells and boreholes
Dominant wells and boreholes, drying up of ponds
Fires in Tannounyan and Djoro are increasing the pressure on pastures.
Increased tensions between herders and farmers in Liptako
Attacks and looting in Liptako, population displacements
Small ruminants passable to mediocre, large ruminants in decline, critical situation in Liptako
Isolated cases of animal disease but no confirmed epidemic
Humanitarian interventions concentrated in Liptako and Guiriko
SPAI shortage reported in Liptako and Guiriko
Livestock prices rise, cereal prices fall
The terms of trade are generally favorable to livestock farmers, but there are regional disparities, with Liptako in a disadvantageous position.