(JollofNews) – Gambia has validated the country’s 2016 livestock census report with the agriculture Minister calling for diversification of the agriculture sector for a robust growth. The timely collection and analysis of accurate and reliable livestock data is required to enable policy makers and institutions engaged in livestock and livestock[Read More…]
Agriculture
Agric Minister: Gambia To Be Rice Self-Sufficient In Two Years
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s minister of Agriculture Omar A. Jallow, Tuesday set a two-year timeframe for the country to be rice self-sufficient. “With the present intervention in the rice sector, we hope that we can be self-sufficient in the next two years,” he told journalists during a press conference held at[Read More…]
Gambia’s Agriculture Minister Tells Warring Staffers To Nip It In The Bud
(JollofNews) – As the bickering over the reappointment of former President Jawara’s son, Ebrima Jawara, as director general of Gambia’s Agricultural Services, the country’s minister of Agriculture has urged the warring parties to nip it in the bud. Omar Jallow said staff members in his ministry should spend their energy[Read More…]