Agribusiness fair to link stakeholders in food chain

PHOTO BY M.E. NJIE

An Agribusiness Fair dubbed “Lumo in the city” slated for November 11-17, 2012 at Dream Park, Senegambia, is intended to create linkages between farmers, fishermen, and gardeners consumers, buyers and suppliers in an effective manner.

 

The organisers said on Tuesday that bringing together stakeholders in the food chain will enhance effective communication between the business sector and the community at large. More than 65 participants are expected to attend the fair.

Banjul to host IFAD’s 7th Regional Forum

Ms. Géraldine Mpouma Logmo

The Gambian capital, Banjul will play host to this year’s 7^th Regional Forum for IFAD-funded projects scheduled from 12^th to 15^th November, 2012.

 

The forum, which is organized and financed jointly with projects and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of the Gambia, will bring together projects funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in West and Central Africa Division (WCA).