Our Vision
OUR HISTORY
06/2016
Signing of memorandum of understanding with the ministry of agriculture as line ministry and the (MOU) is focusing on support in mobilizing funding for the implementation of the already designed (7) years strategic plan on postharvest loss reduction and technical cooperation
06/2017
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10/2017
Baseline survey on under-utilized agro-processing facilities in The Gambia with recommendation for upgrading and rehabilitation/revive
05/2018
Signing of a memorandum of understanding with farmers as custodian of facilities for the rehabilitation process of identified facilities as beneficiaries at community level
Contribute to the Empowerment of African Farmers
Be part of a major driving force in Africa that can overcome the challenges associated with Agricultural production, especially with horticulture and livestock production, for unlocking the potential in these sub-sectors with the ultimate result of becoming a significantly profitable venture for our Farmers (Men, women and youth folk).
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Our Goals
To reduce post harvest losses by promoting storage, processing and marketing of horticulture and livestock products in the country and, further support farmers on production processes.
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Goal 1:
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To promote value addition through, storage, processing and marketing of horticulture and livestock products in the Gambia and orchestrate partnership between other value chain actors
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Outcome:
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Nine under-utilized agro-processing facilities identified.
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Goal 2:
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To generate more employment opportunities, income opportunities and stimulate the rural economy through the reduction of (post harvest losses) in the agricultural sector
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Outcome:
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More youths employed in the processing and marketing of agricultural products
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Goal 3:
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·To enhance linkages between local and international markets
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Outcome:
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Establishment of platform where farmers will interact and exchange useful information
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Goal 4:
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·To popularize short cycle crops, indigenous seeds and livestock species production and management among farmers
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Outcome:
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Improving quality production in large volumes
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OUR HISTORY
Signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with (10) horticulture out-growers/ producers and (10) livestock producers for the service of storage, (value addition/processing and packaging) including marketing for their products as way to mitigating post-harvest losses.
07/2018
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(a) component for rehabilitation of (9) identified under-utilized agro-processing facilities
(b) component for product value chain /value addition and marketing
© horticulture component
(d) livestock component
(e) Rice value chain sub-component
(f) other products(s) / foreign product(s) component
(g) research and development (R&D)
09/2019
Designing of a seven years strategic plan on post harvest losses reduction with the following components
10/2019
(NGO) application form issued to the association after meeting necessary requirements to operate as (NGO)
10/2019