DEVELOPING LOWLANDS IN THE REGION OF BASSEHOUA AND ZADIAHO (CENTRAL-WEST OF THE COTE DIVOIRE)

The lowlands are full of tremendous potential for agriculture thanks to the fertility of the soil and the permanence of water. In the areas of Zadiaho and Bassehoua, the population clear and cultivate the lowlands. This survey aims to analyze the development of the lowlands of these localities. To reach this objective, we are using documentary research on the use of lowlands. Different bibliographic sources are consulted : general work, theses, dissertations, articles and websites. 150 farmers selected by the reasoned choice method were interviewed. In addition, we used direct observation to immerse ourselves in the reality on the ground and interviews to collect information from traditional authorities. The results of the analyzes showed that the farmers are mainly ivorian (69.33%) and dominated by men (63%). A large proportion of illiterates (59.33%) and cohabitation (60%). The most used labor force is the family (72%). 50% of the population surveyed is aged between [30-40[years. Households of [5-10[people dominate the study area. The lowland farmers all use traditional equipments and the creation of the farm is done with their own funds (97%). 62% of farmers have access to land through rental. However, 92% of respondents denounce the lack of supervision. To overcome the various constraints, operators devise strategies.