Training of trainers workshop in the Gambia

Under the RESADE project supported by the IFAD and BADEA, ICBA scientists conducted a training of trainers workshop for 10 local trainers in The Gambia from 31 May to 4 June in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), The Gambia.

During the workshop, the scientists and local trainers interacted with about 50 local farmers as part of the farmer’s field school. The local trainers learned about biochar production and cultivation of various crops such as quinoa, pearl millet, sorghum, barley, buffel grass and cowpea.