Gambia Armed Forces Cultivates Rice to Boost Self-Sufficiency

Gambia Armed Forces Cultivates Rice to Boost Self-Sufficiency

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has embarked on an ambitious agricultural initiative, cultivating 42 hectares of rice in Jahally Pacharr, Central River Region, to promote self-sufficiency and bolster its finances for upgrading military equipment and improving soldiers' welfare. This internally driven project reflects a strategic shift aimed at reducing the country's dependence on rice imports and strengthening the military's role in national devel…

Gambia Armed Forces Cultivates Rice to Boost Self-Sufficiency – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Makutu Manneh The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has embarked on an ambitious agricultural initiative, cultivating 42 hectares of rice in Jahally Pacharr, Central River Region, to promote self-sufficiency and bolster its finances for upgrading military equipment and improving soldiers’ welfare. This internally driven project reflects a strategic shift aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on rice imports and strengthening the military’s role …