{"id":18255,"date":"2026-06-20T13:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/two-youths-championing-innovative-agriculture-at-the-university-of-abomey-calavi\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:51:21","slug":"two-youths-championing-innovative-agriculture-at-the-university-of-abomey-calavi","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/two-youths-championing-innovative-agriculture-at-the-university-of-abomey-calavi\/","title":{"rendered":"Two youths championing innovative agriculture at the University of Abomey-Calavi"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Christelle<\/a>
Christelle and Veronique proudly showcasing their freshly harvested cucumbers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

V\u00e9ronique Tevodrje and Christelle Dekadjevi are two young Beninese women bound by a strong friendship and a shared passion for modern agriculture. These two young women were part of the fifth cohort of the ENABLE-TAAT<\/a> incubation program being implemented by the IITA<\/a> Les jeunes dans le secteur agroalimentaire<\/a> program, where they received comprehensive training in sustainable agricultural techniques, agribusiness management, and innovation across the vegetable value chain. Thanks to this structured support, they successfully turned their ambition into a concrete, viable, and promising enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon completing their training, they established their own vegetable production unit within the University of Abomey-Calavi. On a well-organized plot, they grow various fresh vegetables, including lettuce, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, and chili peppers, using modern and environment friendly methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Group<\/a>
Group photo with Christelle and Veronique, celebrating their success in agribusiness<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although still at the early stage of their entrepreneurial journey, V\u00e9ronique and Christelle already show a strong spirit of sharing. They are fully open to supporting interested students who wish to follow in their footsteps and take control of their future through sustainable and modern agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their story proves that, with proper guidance, determination, and passion, agriculture can become a powerful driver of economic empowerment, professional integration, and lasting social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributed by Rodrigue Obognon<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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