Plantains harvested in Cameroon

STORY: Plantains harvested in Cameroon DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plantain plantations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PIERRE SOH, Owner of plantain plantation 3. various of plantain chips 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): PASCAL PAMBRO, Seller of plantain chips STORYLINE: People in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon have been busy harvesting plantains. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the region is suitable for plantains to grow and the crop can be harvested all year round. Growing plantains and producing related products have long been sources of income for the locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PIERRE SOH, Owner of plantain plantation "I've been working in this domain for almost 15 years. And I have a team of five workers. It helps us a lot because the plantain is not only consumed here but also delivered to market outside, so we could invest more. It helps build my house, and lets my children go to school wit

Cameroon farmers spice up their lives with pepper production

STORY: Cameroon farmers spice up their lives with pepper production DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a pepper plantation in Penja of Cameroon 2. various of workers busy harvesting pepper fruits 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RICHARD MEDJIOTOU MIEGHU, Owner of a pepper plantation 4. various of Jean Claude Tazune, another owner of a pepper plantation, working on his farm 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEAN CLAUDE TAZUNE, Owner of a pepper plantation 6. various of workers busy harvesting pepper fruits 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): NOELLA DION, Hairdresser and seasonal worker 8. various of workers storing the bags of pepper in a container filled with water to promote skin decay 9. various of workers rinsing decayed fruit skin and drying the seeds under the sun 10. various of a nursery of peppers STORYLINE: The Njombe-Penja sub-division in Cameroon's Littoral region is rich in volcanic soil, where there are lots of large plantations among which the pepper plant

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

(230118) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People transport harvested plantains in a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 14, 2023. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the Njombe-Penja sub-division nurtures plenty of plantations where plantains can be harvested all year round. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

(230118) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows plantains on sale in a market in Yaounde, Cameroon. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the Njombe-Penja sub-division nurtures plenty of plantations where plantains can be harvested all year round. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

(230118) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People work in a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 14, 2023. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the Njombe-Penja sub-division nurtures plenty of plantations where plantains can be harvested all year round. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man picks pepper fruits at a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2023. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 13, 2023 shows white pepper aired in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers pick pepper fruits at a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2023. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman picks pepper fruits at a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2023. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man displays freshly picked pepper fruits in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2023. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers dry white pepper in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2023. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 13, 2023 shows a white pepper plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-WHITE PEPPER

(230117) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man transfers freshly picked pepper fruits in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2023. The penja white pepper produced in Cameroon's Littoral Region is world-renowned that is now in its harvest season. Plantation workers pick mature pepper fruits, soak them into water and ferment them, then remove the flesh to get white pepper seeds, which can be sold or processed after drying. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)