🇬🇲 Agricultural News — Gambia

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

Gambia highlights agricultural support and cold-storage investment for North Bank farmers

On 5 October 2026, the agriculture minister joined the national tour in the North Bank Region, where the delegation inspected a 60-metric-tonne cold-storage facility at Ndungu Kebbeh under the ROOTS Project. The facility is expected to help vegetable farmers preserve produce, reduce post-harvest losses and improve market access.

Source: Gambia News Agency (GAMNA) · Verified: 2026-10-15

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FAO-supported borehole improves water access for farmers in The Gambia

A borehole supported by FAO is improving water access and reducing pressure around agricultural and community water needs in Ngunta.

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa · Verified: 2026-10-08

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FAO-China training strengthens seed quality testing and storage capacity in The Gambia

A two-day FAO-China–The Gambia project training built practical seed-testing and storage skills among agricultural technicians and champion farmers, supporting improved rice and millet production.

Source: FAO · Verified: 2026-10-13

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FAO-supported borehole improves water access in Gambian community

A borehole supported by FAO in Ngunta is easing water access and supporting rural livelihoods, agriculture and community resilience.

Source: FAO · Verified: 2026-10-07

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The Gambia and FAO launch two projects to advance youth agribusiness

The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture and FAO launched two initiatives to strengthen youth- and women-led agribusiness, including responsible investment coaching, business skills, market access and support for tropical-fruit value chains. Agri-Accelerator 2.0 is planned to support youth-led enterprises, including matching-grant opportunities for stronger-performing businesses.

Source: FAO in The Gambia · Verified: 2026-10-13

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