The 36-month project supports 120 Farmer Field Schools in 5 agriculture regions and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) through improving access to markets creation.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Ngansa Touray, Project Manager said the project has been implemented since 2021 with a membership of about 120 vegetable garden schemes.
“We have built capacities of numerous gardeners in productions, resources mobilisation, climate smart agriculture, scientific research, access to finance, among others,” she highlighted.
She noted that most gardens the project is intervening face challenges including access to water irrigation, adding that despite their support the challenge continues to exist.
She called on people to invest in agriculture for the betterment of the nation. She also advised beneficiaries to take good care of the items for their long-lasting use.
Lumana Kamashi, a representative of the European Union (EU) said they aim to promote food security and nutrition status of vegetables growers as well as accelerate economic growth to increase household income.
She reassured of EU’s continuous support to any project that complements their mandate.
Baai E. Jabang, partner director for TARUD and a beneficiary thanked United Purpose and partners for the assistance and promised to take better care of the items donated.
He appealed for continuous support from partners to help them strengthen their gardens.
