Forestry Director Says Thousands of Hectares of Forest Transferred to Communities
By Madiba Singhateh
The Director of Forestry Muhammed Jaiteh said over 40,000 hectares of forest has been transferred to communities for them to manage.
Mr. Jaiteh...
Farmers Speak on the Groundnut Trade Season
By: Kebba AF Touray
Farmers in rural Gambia, have given a thumbs-up to Government for what they describe as a timely announcement of the price...
“Farmers’ Concerns Will Be Addressed” Agric. Minister Fabureh
By: Kebba AF Touray
Gambia’s Agriculture Minister Amie Fabureh, has assured legislators at the Gambia’s National Assembly, that farmers’ concerns will be addressed. Agric. Minister...
Government Encourages Farmers to Sell Groundnut at seccos at D18000
The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a press release pointing out that there is enough cash available at all buying points across the country.
Farmers...
TWO VIEWS ON THE NATIONAL BUDGET Inadequate Budget Allocation Hinders Food...
By: Abdoulai G. Dibba
The Gambian economy largely depends on Agriculture however inadequate budgetary allocation is hindering food security in the country.
A rice fields in...
Groundnut Trade Season confronted with challenges
By Ansumana Touray / Lamin Fatty
One week has gone into the groundnut trade season in the Gambia and some ‘Seccos’ in Sami and other...
Gambia Hosts 5th Malabo, Montpellier Forum
By: Kebba AF TourayThe Gambia, through the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday December 17th 2019, hosted the 5th Malabo/Montpellier Forum under the theme: “Energized...
FAO Facilitates Tripartite Agreement To Enhance Value Chain In Rice
Abdoulai G. Dibba
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) on Wednesday 11th December 2019, facilitated the signing of a tripartite agreement between rice...
Farmers In Basse Appeal For Markets For Their Produce
By Lamin Fatty
Farmers in Basse have appealed to Government for good market and prices for their farm produce and for the timely supply of...
US$ 7.7 million 5-year Programme for rice self-sufficiency launched
By Ndey Sowe
The Ministry of Agriculture and Central Project Coordinating Unit on Monday, 18th November 2019 launched the Gambia Rice Value Chain Transformation Programme...
Secco Managers Call for Early Announcement of Farm Gate Price
Abdoulai G. Dibba
Secco Managers have called on the Government to announce the farm gate prices of Groundnut one month before the start of the...
Farmers Dilate on Harvest Season
By Kebba AF Touray
Farmers in the rural area have expressed hope of better harvest in this year's harvest season.
It could be recalled that the...
Farmers Renew Calls for Provision of Cash
By: Kebba AF Touray
Farmers in tropical Gambia have renewed their call for the government to make timely provision of Cash at their various selling...
Greenpeace Launch Report on Exportation of Fishmeal in West Africa by...
By Mustapha Jallow / Makutu Manneh
Greenpeace, a non-governmental environment organization on Wednesday October 23rd 2019 launched its report on the exportation of fishmeal and...
‘Hunger, Obesity Often Co-Exist in Gambia’ FAO Country Rep.
By Momodou Jarju
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) country representative in the Gambia Shibu Rampedi, said it has been found that hunger and obesity often...
26 Million Dollar Agricultural Project Launched
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Ministry of Agriculture with funding from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), launched a twenty-six million US dollars agricultural project on...
Agric Minister Cries for Investment to Uplift Rural Farmers: While Marking...
By Momodou Jarju
The Minister of Agriculture, Mrs. Amie Fabureh, has called for more investment in rural development through small holder farmers which is geared...
2019 Cropping Season Assessment Report Indicates Decline In Production
The assessment report of the 2019 cropping season indicates a decline in cultivation as well as total yields.
The report indicates that this was as...
Government to Preside Over Presentation of Agricultural Equipment
The President of the Republic, His Excellency Adama Barrow will preside over the presentation of agricultural equipment donated by the friendly government and people...
What is the outcome of the assessment conducted by the ministry...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The end of the rainy season is in sight. The late rains brought challenges that compelled the government to do an...
