Strengthening Burundi’s Pig Value Chain

On April 29, 2026, in Bujumbura, we officially launched the Sustainable Smallholder Livestock Concept for Burundi project, a structuring initiative aimed at strengthening the pig value chain while sustainably improving the incomes of rural households.

Led by the FILAGRO Group, this program brings together a strong consortium composed of Hypor, Nusana, Technical Export BV, Pig Signals, Auxfin International, EMSA Emerging Markets Africa, and the NGO PUM.

At AUXFIN, we are proud to play a key role in connecting smallholder producers to this integrated value chain, ensuring that rural households become genuine economic actors within the project.

What makes this model stand out is its depth. It does not stop at livestock production. It creates a system where farmers can reliably sell their maize and soybeans at fair and stable prices, where livestock contributes to healthier soils and more productive farms, and where communities gain better access to affordable, high-quality protein. These are not isolated gains—they reinforce each other, building resilience from the ground up.

In addition, the project will contribute to the creation of sustainable jobs in rural communities, thereby strengthening local economies.

This is an ambitious undertaking. Challenges are inevitable. But the foundation is strong, built on shared expertise, careful planning, and a collective belief in what is possible.

We extend our sincere appreciation to FILAGRO for its leadership, to all partners for their collaboration, and to RVO for its trust and support.

Our mission is to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers by connecting them to finance, knowledge, and markets. This project brings that mission to life. It also sends a clear message: inclusive agricultural transformation is not only necessary—it is achievable.