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May 30, 2025 0

U.S. Funded Chicken Project Closes in Lesotho

The $31.4 million STEPS project to transform Lesotho’s poultry sector has been canceled, causing widespread concern among local farmers and stakeholders.

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May 21, 2025 0

Gambia Armed Forces will Harvest More Than 250 Tons of Rice

by ARPS Media

CDS Mamat O.A. Cham revealed the Gambia Armed Forces’ plan to produce up to 300 tons of rice from 42 hectares, aiming to end rice imports and boost national food independence within 15 years.

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May 13, 2025 0

Nigerian Farmers Face Difficulties As Climate Change Reduces Water Supplies

by ARPS Media

Climate change is shrinking water resources and threatening Nigeria’s food security, as smallholder farmers struggle to irrigate crops and experts call for urgent climate-smart agriculture reforms.

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December 22, 2024 0

WFD Validates Concept Note for National Grain Reserve Project

by ARPS Media

The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the WFP, held a validation workshop on the National Grain Reserve Project to enhance food security and resilience in The Gambia, addressing alarming poverty and hunger levels while aligning with regional and national strategies.

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November 23, 2024 0

Gambia Will Receive $99M in Funding for Rice

by ARPS Media

The Gambia will receive $99.16 million from the African Development Fund to support a regional rice development project aimed at enhancing rice value chains, boosting food security, and promoting self-sufficiency across West Africa by 2030

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