Authors : Varga David; Abbaye Tchemsala Prosper; Pr Obono Mba Félicité

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1032

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Abstract : Since independence, agriculture has been the cornerstone of the Chadian economy and the primary source of employment. However, in an effort to address the fragility of this sector and diversify economic resources, Chad has decided to exploit its mineral reserves. It is within this context that the Bongor Basin alone hosts some of the most heavily exploited oil fields in the country. This article aims to examine the effects of this oil activity on the agricultural development of the area. The resulting hypothesis is that the growth of oil activities is a factor in the decline of agriculture in the region. The methodology used to test this hypothesis relied on remote sensing, which allowed researchers to observe changes in land use. We also collected data on the evolution of agricultural production through documentary research with the Ministries of Mines and Agriculture, and the National Agency for Rural Development Support (ANADER). Fieldwork was conducted using interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires administered in the study area to gain a thorough understanding of the realities related to the availability of arable land, labor, and the proliferation of oil wells in agricultural zones.

Keywords : Bongor Basin, Oil Exploitation, Recession, Agricultural Activity, Chad.

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