The members of Beakanyang Kafo recently cultivated their 1.5
hectare maize farm located in the village
of Barrow Kunda
Speaking at the occasion, Yahya Sumareh, board chairman of the organisation, thanked the youths for actively participating in the exercise. He said that they intend to expand the size of the farm in days to come.
Tumani Danjo, president of Beakanyang, said that the move is in response to the call made by the Gambian leader for people to go back to the land. " After we are not going to share the proceeds with him but we will rather use it for our own activities. As young people we are able, energetic and strong to work actively on the farm," he said. Mr. Danjo further said that the development of the country could only be done by Gambians and not foreigners thus the need for people to go back to the land.
Dutta S. Toutray, Program Officer of Beakanyang, revealed to
The Point that the proceeds of the
farm will be use to sponsor the ongoing projects of the organisation. Which, he
added, include orphan care, fencing of
Reacting to the gesture, Mr. Nfamara Jawneh, the Secretary
General of Beakanyang, welcome the initiative. He said that farming is the only
practical solution to address the current world food crises. He commended the
youths for choosing farming and maize as their first choice. He noted that
maize can be harvested during a short period of time to satisfy one's need.
"Many young people preferred travelling to
Mr. Jawneh reaffirmed his organisation's commitment in complementing government efforts in the agriculture sector.
For the Farm Manager, Kawunding Danjo, fertilizer is their main constraint as their farmland is infertile thus the need for fertilizer to support the growth of the crops.
He appealed for support from government and the private sector in this regard. Meanwhile, those who may wish to support these youths can contact 00220 9868886 or 9957703.
