The State groundnut trading and processing corporation this year introduced a set of measures with a view to smoothing groundnut trade following acrimonious trade seasons but if anything, some of these measures have been presenting a set of challenges to farmers. Following the inability of Q-cell to successfully execute the[Read More…]
Agriculture
Gambia’s First Agro-Industrial Hub Nears Completion, Set To Boost Jobs & Local Manufacturing
The Gambia is close to commissioning its first purpose-built Agro-Industrial Hub, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen local manufacturing, reduce imports, and create new employment opportunities. The facility is now about 90 percent complete and is being positioned as a central pillar in the country’s agro-industrial transformation. The hub[Read More…]
Pig Prices In Gambia Hit ‘All-time High’ Amid Festive Season
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…]

