AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFishing & Coastal Livelihoods: Tanji fishermen are calling for urgent government regulation of fishing at the Tanji Fishing Centre, saying unauthorized trawlers are damaging nets, cutting catches, and depleting fish stocks. Farm Inputs & Soil Safety: NACOFAG warns that some political leaders are distributing untested, unapproved fertilizers, warning of risks to soil health, crop failure, and food security unless only certified inputs are used. Agroecology Forum: ActionAid held Agroecology Forum 2026, pushing agroecology and equitable fertilizer access to protect soil, conserve biodiversity, and build resilience for farmers facing climate change and rising input costs. Composting & Waste Reduction: A waste management project at Bakoteh Market is turning spoiled produce and organic market waste into compost, aiming to cut dumpsite pressure and create affordable fertilizer for farmers. SME Support (Gambia included): ITC and Access Bank announced a three-year partnership to expand SME financing, skills, and market access across 14 countries, starting with a Ghana pilot and including The Gambia. Health Research Boost: WANETAM-4 launched a five-year West Africa programme to strengthen TB, malaria, and HIV research, training, and lab capacity. Climate Risk Alert: A report on “Super El Niño” projects major heat impacts across the Sahel, including the Gambia.
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