In a major effort to strengthen national food security and shield farmers from rising agricultural input costs, the Government of The Gambia has announced a D1.6 billion fertilizer subsidy for the 2026 farming season, maintaining the retail price of fertilizer at D1,100 per bag despite mounting global supply chain challenges.[Read More…]
Tag: Agriculture
New GGC Groundnut Trade Regime Engenders Misery For Farmers
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…]
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…]
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