Banjul — The Gambia rice project under the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Taiwanese Agricultural Mission on Thursday October 8, organised a field day at BatJaha village in Nianija district in Central River Region North.

The Gambia rice project is a four-year project and it is jointly funded by the government of The Gambia and the Taiwanese government. Addressing the farmers, Richard Shih, the Taiwanese ambassador to The Gambia, said the development of the project was initiated by President Jammeh with the aim of increasing food self-sufficiency. He pointed out that the project is being established in one hundred and ninety-six villages across the country. He commended the extension workers and all the stakeholders for their dedication and hardwork.

Speaking on behalf of the governor of Central River Region (CRR), the assistant record officer (ARO) Wassabo Darboe, thanked President Jammeh and the Tawanese government for their efforts to help in attaining rice production in the region. The director general of agricultural services, Sait Drammeh hailed the efforts of the Taiwanese government for the assistance. The CRR regional agricultural director, Musa Huma, deliberated on the purpose of the rice production. He urged farmers to take the advice given to them by the technicians. Other speakers included the district chief, Alasan David Cham and the regional Nerica farmers association's president, Dembo Touray.