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Groundnut Season Opens With Renewed Emphasis on Transparency
Muhammed Njie, Managing Director (NFSCPM)
By Seedy Jobe
The National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSCPM) has moved to tighten oversight of the upcoming groundnut trading season, issuing a…
Minister Sabally Unveils $161 Million Agricultural Investment Plan in Rome
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, Demba Sabally, has unveiled a $161 million National Agricultural Investment Plan…
Agriculture Minister Pledges Reforms to Ease Farmer-Herder Tensions
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally has announced a series of reforms aimed at modernizing livestock migration in The Gambia and minimizing recurring disputes between herders…
Demba Sabally Confirms All Outstanding 2023/24 Farmer Payments Settled
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Agriculture, Demba Sabally, has informed National Assembly members that all outstanding payments to farmers for the 2023/2024 groundnut trade season have been…
EU and Gambia Sign D1.7 Billion Agreement to Transform Agri-Food Systems
Finance and Agriculture Minister with The EU Ambassador
By Fatou Sillah
The European Union (EU) and the Government of The Gambia have signed a financing agreement worth D1.7 billion aimed at accelerating the sustainable…
Farmers Receive 60 Tractors Under Joint Government–Yonna Agribusiness Partnership
President Barrow with Agric Minister, Demba Sabally, Sheriffo Touray, CEO of Yonna Group and Muhammed Manjang, Board Chairman of Yonna Group.
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Saturday handed over 60 tractors to Gambian…
Gambia Participates in Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia was represented at the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by Minister of Agriculture Demba Sabally and Permanent…
Government Sets Fertilizer Price at D1,100 per Bag for 2025 Farming Season
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security has announced that fertilizer will be sold at a subsidized price of D1,100…
Minister Accuses Former Allies of Betrayal, Reveals Privileges Received from NPP
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
In a fiery address to supporters of the National People's Party (NPP), Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally accused former…
Government Announces Bread Price Increase Effective July 1st
Loaves of bread
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment (MOTIE), has announced that the price of bread will increase nationwide, effective July 1st,…