In Senegal, the agricultural sector constitutes a key sector for economic and social development. One in two households is active in agriculture. However, it is characterized by low productivity with an insufficient contribution of 9.6% to GDP (in 2022). To better boost the sector, the State is implementing several programs and projects. This research aims to evaluate the effects of support for animal and plant production on households benefiting from the Project for the Opening up of Production Zones in support of the National Local Development Program (POPZ/NLDP). The "before-after" method is used. It is based on the comparison of results recorded by key variables during and after a project, with those before the project. The targeted regions are those of Kaolack and Kaffrine, with two municipalities in each region. The questionnaires are administered to individuals chosen randomly, distributed in several villages and belonging to farmer organizations benefiting from project support. For the choice of non-beneficiaries, the “nearest neighbor with the same characteristics as the beneficiary” method is adopted.The results revealed a decline in the areas sown with millet and corn. This regression did not prevent the increase in the production of these crops, compared to the results obtained before the intervention of the project, in 2020. Household income, linked to these crops, has seen an absolute increase of 161,188 CFA franc, a relative increase of 391%. Poultry incomes decreased by 21.8% but those from sheep farming increased by 150%.
