{"id":90487,"date":"2025-11-19T17:27:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/farmers-union-scribe-hails-governments-support"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:05:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:05:23","slug":"farmers-union-scribe-hails-governments-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/farmers-union-scribe-hails-governments-support","title":{"rendered":"Farmers\u2019 Union Scribe Hails Government\u2019S Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Secretary General of Gambia Farmers\u2019 Union, Modou Njie, who is part of the ongoing \u201cMeet the People\u2019s Tour\u201d caravan, has expressed satisfaction with the way farmers\u2019 concerns are being addressed during the nationwide engagement.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a WhatsApp audio shared with this medium, Mr. Njie commended the tour protocol for providing an open and respectful environment where farmers can freely raise issues affecting their livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am happy that farmers are given the chance to express their opinion without fear,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Njie stressed that the involvement of farmers in national conversations is crucial for meeting the country\u2019s long-term agricultural objectives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs farmers, we are involved, and that is key towards achieving food self-sufficiency,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He further praised the government for its continued support of the sector, particularly in ensuring that farmers have access to quality inputs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to thank the government for providing us with top-quality fertilizer, and it is also available everywhere,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Njie\u2019s remarks come as the tour continues to engage communities across the country, with agriculture remaining a central issue raised by citizens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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