North Bank rice farmer begs rain gods as climate chaos crushes hope

A North Bank Region farmer warned that unpredictable weather threatens rice production, and urged authorities to provide climate adaptation resources. Dally Joof grows two hectares of upland rice in Njie Kundaring, but said inconsistent precipitation damages crops. His wife Maimuna Jobe requested early-maturing seed varieties and irrigation access to enable continuous cultivation throughout the year. Awa Ndow from the same region sought emergency aid after storms destroyed part of her home, and asked disaster officials to supply labor-saving equipment for female farmers.