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Farmers in CRR - South Anticipate Good Harvest – Foroyaa Newspaper

Summary

By Assan Bah As the cropping season nears its final stages, farmers in Brikama Ba, Kerewan Samba Sire, and Pacharr in the Central River Region South (CRR-S) are optimistic about a better yield this year following a disappointing previous season. Sulayman Bayo of Pacharr said: “Things are promising so far and we are expecting to get a good harvest.” He added, however, that accessing fertilizer remained a challenge, noting that private agents sold it at D1,200 per bag. Ebrima Mballow of Kerewan Samba Sire also expressed optimism: “There is a big improvement in the way we are receiving rains this year. All the groundnut, maize, and millet crops are promising.” He, too, highlighted the high cost of fertilizer from private agents despite government-set prices. Mamudu Jallow from Brikama Ba expressed relief over the weather conditions: “Thank God, we received enough rains this year and our crops are germinating very well.

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