India Lifts Export Ban on Broken Rice: Implications for The Gambia
Frederic Tendeng
March 9, 2025
India Lifts Export Ban on Broken Rice Amid Surplus Stocks
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Gov’t Loosens Grip on Millers’ Monopoly, Okays Bakers Import of Flour to Avert Bread Price Hike
Frederic Tendeng
February 19, 2025
Jammeh acknowledged that bakers have valid concerns regarding the cost of inputs and the quality of locally produced flour, which they claim is of lower quality compared to imported premium flour.
Bread Shortage Grips Greater Banjul as Bakers, Government Weigh Price Increase
Frederic Tendeng
February 17, 2025
Bread Shortage Hits Greater Banjul Amid Pricing Dispute Between Bakers and Government
Bakers Mulling Bread Price Hike Effective Monday, Spark Concerns Ahead of Ramadan
Awa Colley
February 15, 2025
The bread price is to increase from ten to thirteen dalasis on February 17, 2025, due to rising manufacturing costs, putting additional strain on Gambian consumers during Ramadan.
Senegal’s 2024-2025 Peanut Marketing Campaign Falls Short of Expectations Amid Policy Shifts
Gambia Journal
February 5, 2025
Senegal’s Peanut Farmers Struggle Amid Market Turmoil and Policy Shifts
India Adjusts Rice Export Deadline Amid Requests from Senegal and The Gambia
Frederic Tendeng
December 7, 2024
India’s DGFT has extended the export deadline for broken rice to Senegal and The Gambia by two months, allowing shipments through NCEL until January 31, 2025.
2024 Groundnut Trade Season Begins
Awa Colley
December 4, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Government of The Gambia has officially launched the 2024 Groundnut Trade Season, which began on Monday, 2nd December 2024.
USDA Report Predicts 20.6% Rise in Food Insecurity for The Gambia in 2024 Amid Surging Rice Prices
Frederic Tendeng
September 6, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent International Food Security Assessment (IFSA) conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected a significant increase in food insecurity in The Gambia, with prevalence estimated to rise by 20.6% in 2024.
Brikama Market Vendors Demand Government Action on Unhygienic Conditions
Makutu Manneh
September 4, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, the Gambia) – Brikama Market vendors are calling on the government to address the deteriorating conditions of their marketplace, which they say have worsened due to inadequate waste management, poor drainage, and unhygienic practices.
WACOMP-GM Boosts Gambia’s Agricultural Infrastructure and Food Safety Systems
Awa Colley
August 5, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUl, The Gambia) – The West Africa Competitiveness Programme – The Gambia (WACOMP-GM) has made substantial strides in enhancing the country’s agricultural infrastructure and food safety systems. A team from the organization visited Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof on Monday to provide updates on the project’s activities, achievements, and challenges.
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