ROOTS project Gambia

19/10/2026

🌾 ROOTS Hands Over Lot 2 Land Development Sites in URR

A major step towards expanding rice production in the Upper River Region! The ROOTS Project held the official handing-over ceremony for its Lot 2 Pump Irrigation Works at the Regional Directorate’s Hall in URR, followed by visits to sites in the Basse Cluster, Sotuma Samba and Kossemar.
The US$13.93 million investment will develop or rehabilitate approximately 685 hectares of rice fields across six communities: Kossemar, Sotuma Samba, Changally, Basse, Koina and Keneba.
The works will include land preparation, improved access, pumping facilities, irrigation and drainage systems, and operator training. Once completed, these improvements are expected to support double cropping, boost rice productivity and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods.

Implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, with support from IFAD and AFD, this investment contributes to The Gambia’s drive towards rice self-sufficiency.

ROOTS—Growing opportunities for rice self-sufficiency!

15/10/2026

Testimonies from ROOTS Beneficiary from Kandunku

14/10/2026

Improving livestock production starts with access to quality animal feeds.

Baba Galleh Jallow from Bali Hali Hawa in the North Bank Region and Ousman Cham from Fass Chamen in the West Coast Region share their experiences of how the ROOTS Project's intervention in improving access to quality animal feeds is supporting livestock production and productivity in their communities.
Through such interventions, the ROOTS Project continues to support livestock farmers and strengthen rural livelihoods across The Gambia.

14/10/2026

President Barrow Visits ROOTS Rice Land Development Sites in Foni

His Excellency President Adama Barrow visited the adjoining ROOTS land development sites in Kandunku and Batendeng Kajara, West Coast Region, to observe ongoing works aimed at improving rice production and supporting The Gambia’s drive towards rice self-sufficiency.

Covering 20.7 hectares, the two sites will benefit 226 farmers, including 189 women. The development works include nine contour-line d***s and spillways designed to improve water management, reduce soil erosion and support rice cultivation.

The sites form part of ROOTS’ wider 388-hectare land development investment across eight communities. Overall works under Lot 1 are 78% complete, with completion scheduled for 26 November 2026.

Implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security through ROOTS, with funding from IFAD, the intervention aims to strengthen rice production, improve food security and enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, particularly women.

🌾 Building resilient farming communities and advancing rice self-sufficiency in The Gambia.

13/10/2026

H.E. President Adama Barrow visits ROOTS land development sites in Kandunku and Batendeng Kajara, Foni, highlighting efforts to expand rice production and advance The Gambia’s drive towards rice self-sufficiency.

🌾 ROOTS: Growing rice, strengthening security.

13/10/2026

🌾 ROOTS In The Rice Field! | Beneficiary’s Testimonial

Meet Fatoumatta Jange, a rice farmer from Noo K***a, North Bank Region.
For the past two years, support from the ROOTS Project has helped her overcome challenges in accessing mechanisation and timely farming inputs. With ploughing, seeds and fertilizer now available on time, Fatoumatta says her harvest has improved significantly.

Today, her family no longer has to buy rice for household consumption. Her next goal is to produce beyond consumption and sell her surplus, while putting measures in place to sustain production beyond the life of the Project.

🌱 From overcoming farming challenges to building a more productive and sustainable livelihood.

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

ROOTS In The Rice Field!
( Beneficiary’s Testimonial)

Meet Bubacarr Sowe a Farmer from Konotor URR.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) FIDAfrique-IFADAfrica Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce Gambia Women’s Chamber Of Commerce The Gambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry - GCCI Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

07/10/2026

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ROOTS TOLL-FREE GRIEVANCE LINE – 1226!

The Resilience of Organizations for Transformative Smallholder Agriculture Project (ROOTS), under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, is pleased to inform all beneficiaries, communities and the general public that a toll-free number, 1226, is now available on the Qcell network.

If you are affected in any way by the implementation of ROOTS activities, you can now call 1226 FREE OF CHARGE to report your concern or complaint.

You can call to report issues such as:

• Problems with land development, irrigation or infrastructure works in your community

• Concerns about the selection of beneficiaries or distribution of inputs and support

• Poor conduct or behaviour by project staff, contractors or service providers

• Delays, damage to property or crops, or any unfair treatment

• Any other issue linked to ROOTS activities

All complaints will be received respectfully, handled with confidentiality, and followed up through the Project's Grievance Redress Mechanism.

Your voice matters. ROOTS is committed to transparency, accountability and ensuring that every farmer, woman and youth we serve benefits fairly and safely.

Call 1226 – Free on Qcell
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Please share this message with your family, neighbours and community members.

02/10/2026

ROOTS In The Rice Field!
(Beneficiary’s Testimonial)

Meet Marie Jobe a Farmer and the leader of the Organizing Committee from Njawara, Lower Badibu.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) FIDAfrique-IFADAfrica Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce Gambia Women’s Chamber Of Commerce The Gambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry - GCCI Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)