Cotton farming is the main source of income for people in Benin. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in the country

Cotton production in Benin has received support from the Chinese mission since 2013. This support helps local farmers improve their farming techniques. Donatien Ezin, a 37-year-old cotton farmer, said that “thanks to Chinese agricultural machinery, my cotton field can be planted quickly, saving me and my family a lot of work

Chinese experts have undertaken tasks such as seed selection, demonstration of techniques. According to Shen Zhiwan, a Chinese agronomist, said cotton farmers in Belle Cité have made “tangible progress,” noting that as their incomes increased, they have replaced their formerly scattered mud houses with sturdy brick