Gambia: Farmer Commends Government, Youna Microfinance for Tractor Support Initiative –

By: Haruna Kuyateh

In a major boost to agricultural mechanization in The Gambia, a prominent farmer from Maka Farafenni in the Upper Badibou District has commended President Adama Barrow and the government for partnering with Youna Microfinance Services to provide tractors to farming communities across the country.

The initiative is aimed at supporting farmers to scale up food production, reduce post-harvest losses, and promote food self-sufficiency. A total of 180 tractors were recently…