The World Bank, CORAF and Gambian Ministry of Agriculture, has officially launched, the national distribution campaign of certified seeds for 2022, in Abuko Banjul, Gambia. A statement by the CORAF Media Consultant, Lorita Simbou, said the initiative is part of the operations of Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain[Read More…]
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Prospect Of Extreme Hunger Looms Large As Fertilizer Price Soar
Inadequacy of soil nutrients could lead to extreme hunger in many Gambian communities as farmers now lost any hope of accessing the expensive fertilizer sold by the government. There were also fears the expected extreme hunger situation could have devastating effects on livestock. Many rural Gambian households depend on farming[Read More…]
Tangara Says Japanese Food Aid To Be Converted To Cash
The government of Japan is expected to render food aid to The Gambia in millions of Dalasi but government suggested it would not immediately use the nutrition aid to stave off hunger in many Gambian households. Tokyo has committed to supporting Banjul fight off climate-induced and Russia-triggered food insecurity seriously[Read More…]