ActionAid International The Gambia concluded three-day agricultural training sessions at Kerewan targeting climate-resilient farming methods. The European Union-funded SAPOF initiative brought together 35 farmers from North Bank Region, Central River Region North, and Central River Region South. Participants learned organic manure production and natural pesticide application techniques designed to combat climate change impacts.
Acting Project Coordinator Sali Saikou M. Bah emphasized the program's focus on strengthening smallholder farmer capabilities through sustainable practices. Rural communities face mounting pressures from climate variations, declining soil quality, and unsustainable cultivation methods that threaten food security. The training addresses these challenges by promoting ecological approaches that reduce chemical dependency while improving crop yields.
Lead instructor Momodou O. Baldeh from Tanji Education Centre demonstrated practical methods for creating organic fertilizers and pest control solutions. Farmers received comprehensive guidance on tree planting along farm perimeters and soil nutrient preservation strategies. The program establishes peer learning networks to facilitate knowledge transfer throughout participant communities, expanding sustainable agriculture adoption across the regions.
Acting Project Coordinator Sali Saikou M. Bah emphasized the program's focus on strengthening smallholder farmer capabilities through sustainable practices. Rural communities face mounting pressures from climate variations, declining soil quality, and unsustainable cultivation methods that threaten food security. The training addresses these challenges by promoting ecological approaches that reduce chemical dependency while improving crop yields.
Lead instructor Momodou O. Baldeh from Tanji Education Centre demonstrated practical methods for creating organic fertilizers and pest control solutions. Farmers received comprehensive guidance on tree planting along farm perimeters and soil nutrient preservation strategies. The program establishes peer learning networks to facilitate knowledge transfer throughout participant communities, expanding sustainable agriculture adoption across the regions.
