In West Africa, despite growing stakeholder interest in agroecological initiatives, the challenge of scaling up remains significant. This study examines the potential for agroecological transitions on farms in the Atacora region of Benin and the Houet region of Burkina Faso. A sample of 400 farm households was assessed using the FAO's TAPE tool to evaluate their agroecological performance, complemented by Therond et al.'s framework to analyze farm diversity.

The findings indicate that most farms demonstrated low levels of agroecological performance, with only a few dimensions scoring above halfway. Notably, the agroecological performance was relatively consistent across both regions. In terms of farm diversity, three distinct clusters were identified. Two clusters consisted predominantly of cereal-based farms, while the third included farms with mixed production systems combining cereals, cotton, and fruit.

These insights provide a basis for tailored strategies to support agroecological transitions, recognizing the distinct characteristics and needs of each farm cluster to enhance sustainable agricultural practices in the region.