Pig prices have nearly doubled in some parts of The Gambia this year, adding more financial burden to the already many financially-burdened Christian families, celebrating Christmas and the New Year, JollofNews gathered from multiple sources. “Last year, I bought a pig for D4500 but I had to pay D8000 this[Read More…]
Agriculture
Sabally Urges End To Illegal Fertilizer Trade
The Minister of Agriculture, Demba Sabally, has called for an immediate end to the illegal cross-border fertilizer trade, describing it as a major setback to the country’s agricultural ambitions. Speaking on Saturday during the President’s “Meet the People Tour” in Sanunding, Kantora District, the minister said government-subsidised fertilizer is being[Read More…]
Agriculture Minister Sabally Blocks Nationwide Groundnut ‘Secco’ Reduction
Agriculture minister Demba Sabally has declared the quashing of a plan by the National Food Marketing and Corporation (NFMC), formerly known as the Gambia Groundnut Corporation (GGC), to significantly reduce the number of groundnut purchasing points [Secos] across the country this season. Speaking at a well-attended meeting in Maka Balla[Read More…]
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