As the unpredictability and precariousness of the Gambia’s food situation remain, President Adama Barrow is appealing to farmers to support the creation of national food banks by selling their cereals to the government. Despite government’s brutal fertilizer policy this outgoing farming season, bumper harvests have been reported in several parts[Read More…]
Tag: Meet The People Tour
Barrow Promises Affordable Fertilizer Next Season
After propping up the fertilizer price beyond the purchasing power of many farmers in the outgoing farming season, the Gambian leader is now going round the country, telling farmers they needn’t worry about the cost of fertilizer next rains. Despite the many hues and cries from the farming community, the[Read More…]
Meet The People Tour Should Serve Its Purpose
For the past few weeks, the Presidency and the NPP were immersed in massive logistical preparations for President Barrow’s tour of the nation. In just minutes to go, Mr. Barrow and a huge security detail and his supporters will begin traversing the country, in what, the government spokesperson Ebrima G.[Read More…]