Agricultural Sector

Khadidiatou Diagne

Entrepreneur in Agro-Food Processing

Entrepreneur in Agro-Food Processing

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Khadidiatou Diagne, a Senegalese entrepreneur from Mbour, is passionate about the agro-food sector. She is the founder of Dij@gro, a company specializing in processing local products such as cereals, fruits, and spices, with a focus on high-quality goods for national and international markets.

Her expertise is backed by specialized training, including a Certificate in Cereals and Legumes Specialties from the Dakar Agro-Food Industry Training Center (2016) and further certifications in Fruit & Vegetable Processing Techniques and Business Management & Strategy from APEFE (2021). She has also worked as a Researcher at IftLow-Income Financial Transformation (2019) and in Quality Control at SOSAGRIN (2012).

In 2023, she joined ARMAO (West African Regional Alliance) and SEPAS (Senegalese Exporters Association) to strengthen Dij@gro’s export strategy. She has showcased her products at key events like the Foire à l’Innovation, fostering collaborations and industry connections.

Driven by her vision, Khadidiatou is committed to positioning Dij@gro as a leader in Senegalese agro-food exports, promoting local expertise, and contributing to her community’s economic development.