The clouds above many parts of The Gambia have been full of promises of cloudbursts since the onset of this year’s rainy season around mid-June, but some Gambians have now become concerned about the prospect of a failed rain. Reports reaching JollofNews from several parts of the country intimated that[Read More…]
Tag: Agriculture
Gambian Farmers To Benefit From $9.4M Climate-Resilient Rice Project
Farmers in The Gambia are among thousands across 13 West African countries set to benefit from a $9.44 million grant aimed at strengthening the region’s rice value chains against the growing threat of climate change. The funding, approved by the African Development Fund (ADF) on 17 July, will be channelled[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Reneges On Vow To Deliver 150 Tractors To Farmers
The Gambia government has been unable to follow through on its vow to import 150 tractors for farmers before the seasonal rains begin. The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Demba Sabally, last month told Star FM Wake-up Gambia morning program that an order was placed for the tractors and they would[Read More…]
NEWS LIKE YOU, ON THE GO
