FAO spearheads initiative to mitigate climate-induced disputes over agricultural lands The Gambia, facing escalating challenges from climate change and environmental degradation, today witnessed the launch of a new initiative

In a rapidly changing world where food security and sustainability are at the forefront of global concerns, one young Gambian strives to develop an innovative approach to the  transforming food...

In a nationwide effort to combat the devastating effects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the Department of Livestock Services (DLS), supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...

Food Outlook report expects relative calm in main foodstuff and fertilizer markets, while food import bills could go up Food Outlook©FAO 13 June 2024, Rome – Supplies of most of the world’s major...

As the Project Coordinator of the Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change in The Gambia Project (AACCP), I have had the privilege to witness firsthand this initiative's positive impact on rural...

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)’s Project team from the United Kingdom recently concluded a productive three-day monitoring visit to The Gambia in collaboration with the Food...

Sare Birom, a remote community in Niumi North Bank Region practices rainfed crop farming. Like other hard-to-reach rural communities, Sare Birom is also bereft of basic but essential services making...

  Months after introducing the Event Mobile Application (EMA-i) Tool supported by the United Kingdom’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Project and the Food and Agriculture Organization of...

In Nyakoi Kerewan, the FAO's Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change Project (AACCP) has revolutionised agricultural practices, enabling the community to generate substantial profits through year-round farming, ensuring long-term sustainability, and...

On June 7, 2024, Essau in the North Bank Region of The Gambia was a focal point of national attention as the community commemorated World Food Safety Day. Hosted by...

The people of Kwonkuba village in the Sandu District, Upper River Region, have spoke of the unprecedented transformations brought about by FAO's implemented Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change Project (AACCP)...

The women of Wassu have seen their lives changed profoundly thanks to the FAO's implemented Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change Project (AACCP). The community now benefits from a well-equipped garden...

At the border community of Missera, in The Gambia, women struggled to provide the means for household food and nutrition security. They lacked basic resources faced overwhelming challenges in providing...

The FAO's Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change Project (AACCP) has profoundly impacted the lives of women in Sara Kunda, NBR, by establishing a poultry and providing them with 500 birds....

The far-flung border village of Munkutala, once known for its deep ties to charcoal production, is now another hub for beekeeping. Years ago, the residents of this rural Gambian community...

Following the launch of the AACCP project in 2018, communities and individuals were supported with 500 birds each as an alternative source of livelihood. Among the beneficiaries is Sheriff Cham,...

The Food and Agriculture of the United Nation (FAO)’s implemented Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change Project (AACCP), has transformed lives in Juffureh, Niumi. This intervention included the provision of a...

A groundbreaking four-day training session in Pakali Ba, Lower River Region (LRR), has equipped 40 participants from 10 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Peace Building...

In a concerted effort to combat the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in rural Gambia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration...

In the heart of Foni Bondali, the challenges faced by herding communities like Bisari Bajonki, are significant. Herders trek long distances for water and grazing lands. Cattle owners have endured...