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
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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.
GCCI Asks for More Government Engagement and Dialogue With Cement Industry Stakeholders
Ebrima Bah
August 2, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) urges a continued government engagement with cement industry stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities. The industry is crucial for economic growth, employment, and remittances, making it a significant employer.
The Gambia Bans Cross-Border Sale of Subsidized Fertilizer to Protect Local Farmers
Awa Colley
July 18, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a decisive move to safeguard local agricultural interests, the Gambia government announced on Wednesday a ban on the cross-border sale of subsidized fertilizer. The decision aims to ensure that the heavily subsidized fertilizer benefits Gambian farmers exclusively, preventing its diversion to neighboring countries.
The Gambia Embarks on Nationwide Fisheries Frame Survey to Enhance Sector Management
Frederic Tendeng
June 11, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Department of Fisheries has initiated a comprehensive nationwide frame survey of fisheries landing sites across The Gambia. This census-based approach involves meticulous data collection on all fishing inputs and operators to provide accurate and current fisheries data.
India Extends Rice Export Deadline to Gambia and Senegal Until November 2024
Frederic Tendeng
June 7, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (DELHI, India) – The Indian government has extended the deadline for exporting broken rice to The Gambia and Senegal through NCEL by six months, now set to November 30, 2024. This decision comes in response to requests from the two African nations.
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