Minister’s Visit Highlights Progress in Rice Production Initiatives in URR
On Day 3 of the Minister’s visit, the team arrived at Fatoto in the Upper River Region (URR), marking significant progress at a year-two rice intervention site. Initially targeting 20…
Read MoreMinister’s Team Visits Jahally Pacharr: Advancing Rice Self-Sufficiency
The Minister’s team, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Director General of the Department of Agriculture, the ROOTS Project Director, and ROOTS staff, continued their field…
Read MoreHonourable Minister of Agriculture’s Field Visit to Assess Rice Growing Preparations
The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Demba Sabally, has embarked on a comprehensive three-day field visit from June 19th to 22nd to evaluate the readiness for the forthcoming rice growing…
Read MoreROOTS Youth-Based Matching Grant Round Two Award Ceremony
Today, the ROOTS project celebrated a significant milestone by awarding Matching Grants to 86 deserving youth applicants. This follows a rigorous selection process designed to identify the most qualified beneficiaries.…
Read MoreTraining of Trainers on Diversified Curricula for Gambia Songhai Initiative Training Center
The Gambia Songhai Initiative (GSI) Training Center has embarked on a transformative journey through a comprehensive Training of Trainers program. This initiative is a significant part of the capacity-building efforts…
Read MoreROOTS Mid-Term Review Mission
On the auspicious Monday of April 15th, 2024, the ROOTS Endeavor graciously hosted the IFAD Mid-Term Evaluation Expeditionary Corps at the esteemed ROOTS headquarters nestled in Abuko. Led by the…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Agricultural Sustainability: Signing Ceremony Marks Commencement of Community Vegetable Gardens Project
In a significant stride towards enhancing agricultural sustainability, the ROOTS project orchestrated a momentous signing ceremony this afternoon at its headquarters in Abuko, marking the commencement of works for twenty-two…
Read MoreTracking Progress: NBR ROOTS Committee’s 2023 Project Monitoring
The NBR ROOTS Regional Steering Committee recently engaged in a comprehensive monitoring exercise, closely assessing the strides made in implementing the 2023 project initiatives. Delving into the details after their…
Read MoreBoosting Agricultural Prosperity: ROOTS Project’s Sustainable Seed Support
In a significant development on October 17, 2023, the ROOTS Project marked a momentous occasion by generously providing HEWAL Federation in Kaur with an assortment of seven different varieties, totaling…
Read MoreThe Final Day of the IFAD Supervision Mission: Celebrating Agricultural Transformations
On the final day of the IFAD Supervision mission field visit, the team’s journey took us to three remarkable production sites, each representing a significant milestone in the journey of…
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