A major step towards expanding rice production in the Upper River Region! The ROOTS Project held the official handing-over ceremony for its Lot 2 Pump Irrigation Works at the Regional Directorate’s Hall in URR, followed by visits to sites in the Basse Cluster, Sotuma Samba and Kossemar.
The US$13.93 million investment will develop or rehabilitate approximately 685 hectares of rice fields across six communities: Kossemar, Sotuma Samba, Changally, Basse, Koina and Keneba.
The works will include land preparation, improved access, pumping facilities, irrigation and drainage systems, and operator training. Once completed, these improvements are expected to support double cropping, boost rice productivity and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods.
Implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, with support from IFAD and AFD, this investment contributes to The Gambia’s drive towards rice self-sufficiency.
ROOTS—Growing opportunities for rice self-sufficiency!
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