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GAMIRSALEP Project trains actors in agric value chain

The Gambia Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GAMIRSALEP) under the Central Project Coordinating Unit (CPCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security convened a four-day Training of Trainers workshop for the demand side (borrowers) at a local Hotel.   Held to raise awareness about the project’s activities, the training also sought…

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LRR receive tractors

LRR Benefit From Tractors to Bolster Agriculture 

In government’s efforts to ensure equitable development across the country, particularly in agriculture, Lower River Region (LRR) has been among beneficiary communities that were once deprived but now have been receiving constant support by the Barrow’s administration. By continuing this ongoing effort, The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President Mr. Alieu…

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Minister of Agriculture, Demba Sabally

EU commits €20M to transform Gambia’s agriculture, empower women and youth

Agriculture, the backbone of many developing economies, remains a vital driver of food security, employment and rural livelihoods in The Gambia. In a major boost to the sector, the European Union has signed a €20 million ($21.6 million) financing deal with the Gambian government to modernise farming and strengthen climate resilience. The 1.7 billion dalasi…

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President Barrow & Yonna Group

Barrow boosts National Food Sovereignty Drive with modern agric machines

President Adama Barrow on Saturday handed over 60 tractors to Gambian farmers as part of a joint financing scheme involving the Government of The Gambia, farming communities, and Yonna Agribusiness, a subsidiary of the Yonna Group. The farm equipment include  60 tractors, with a capacity of 75 horsepower, 18 disc harrows, 10 tipping trailers, various…

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ECOWAS host climate finance workshop

ECOWAS hosts climate finance workshop in Dakar to boost agricultural resilience

In a bid to improve access to climate finance and strengthen resilience in the agricultural sector, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is hosting a three-day capacity-building workshop in Dakar, Senegal, from July 29 to 31. The workshop brings together government experts, regional stakeholders, and organizations to enhance their ability to access international…

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West Africans discuss food systems

W/African youth drive solutions for resilient and inclusive food systems

Young leaders from across West Africa are stepping up to reshape agriculture and food systems, championing resilience, inclusion, and climate-smart practices at a high-level regional convening held in Banjul recently. However, the two-day West Africa Regional Youth Convening, themed “Feeding the Future: Youth-Led Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems”, brought together over 60 youth…

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Barrow at the launching of agricultural projects

Barrow launches 3 transformative agric projects

President Adama Barrow today launched three transformative agricultural projects in The Gambia in recognition of agriculture being the backbone of the nation’s economy and key to ending poverty and hunger. The projects are the REWARD-Gambia Programme, the P2-P2RS Sahel Resilience Initiative, and the Gambia Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Establishment Project, GAMIRSAL. Held…

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Master Farmers' Cooperative Association

Master Farmers’ Cooperative Association enhances farming with new tractors, mini truck

Ahead of this year’s farming season with rainfall to soon commence intensely, Master Farmers’ Cooperative Association (MaFCA), a union of dedicated farmers in The Gambia, has acquired three Massey Faguson tractors and a Mercedes Benz mini truck for their farming activities. The farmers’ association acquired the tractors on credit provided by the Social Development Fund…

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RAAF meeting by ECOWAS

RAAF Strategic Meeting: ECOWAS Assesses 2024 agricultural progress

The ECOWAS Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF) convened its twelfth Strategic Orientation Committee meeting in Lomé, Togo, on May 2, 2025, marking a critical moment for evaluating progress in implementing the region’s agricultural development goals. This session focused on reviewing the Agency’s 2024 activity report and financial performance, and approving the proposed 2025…

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Agric Dept trains extension workers, farmers on vulnerability assessment

The Agroecology Value Chain Production System Project under the Department of Agriculture (DoA), in partnership with the Department of Community Development, has kick-started a three-day training workshop on Participatory Vulnerability Capacity Assessment (PVCA) at Wellingara Model Horticulture Center.  The training, which commenced today, was conducted to build participants’ understanding of PVCA concepts and methodologies, enhance…

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