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FAO and the Department of Livestock Services partner to ensure cattle safety 12 March 2021, Banjul – Cattle rustling is a major problem that many livestock owners and herders struggle to contain. The menace has often caused substantial economic losses, and cattle owners often take personal security measures to protect their...

"FAO remains committed to supporting The Gambia achieve sustainable economic growth" – FAO Representative 04 March 2021, Banjul – "FAO remains committed to supporting The Gambia roll out its ambitious cooperatives revitalisation and development initiative to stimulate socio-economic growth and sustainable development," said Ms Moshibudi Rampedi, FAO's Country Representative in The...

The tools and IT equipment will support the Department of Forestry and Livestock to reduce violence and conflicts over land and natural resources proactively. 01 March 2021, Banjul – Land related conflicts have become a growing problem and have often resulted in violence that has caused death, destruction, and displacement.  Land...

“Fisher folks in The Gambia face numerous barriers that prevent them from sustainably addressing the impacts of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture’’ FAOR, Moshibudi Rampedi 25 February 2021, Banjul -Fish is the cheapest source of animal protein. It accounts for about 40 percent of total animal protein in The Gambia....

“Evidence-based data is key to informed decision making” - Mustapha Ceesay, Assistant FAO Representative in-charge of programmes 16 February 2021, Banjul – More than 70 per cent of The Gambia’s population of 2.2 million are dependent on Agriculture and the Natural Resources sector for their sustenance and development. Data for agriculture...