Gambia Government Launches 2024 Groundnut Trade

Dec 4, 2024 - 19:45
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Gambia Government Launches 2024 Groundnut Trade

The Gambia Government has announced the start of the 2024 Groundnut Trade Season, which began on December 2, 2024, and will run until March 2, 2025. 

The market price for groundnuts this year is set at D38,000 per tonne, significantly higher than prices in neighboring countries, according to the Office of the President.

The commencement of the trade season on the first Monday of December continues a long-standing tradition between the government and the farming community. 

The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has assured farmers of a successful season, having begun preparations early.

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