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COL meets with The Gambian president

Professor Wale Adekunle, COL's Adviser with the President of The Gambia, His Excellency President Adama BarrowThe agricultural world is challenged by climate change, conflicts, diseases, gender discrimination, attrition of the farming population and ageing farmers. Agricultural development can no longer remain “business as usual.”

In a meeting with Professor Wale Adekunle, COL’s Adviser: Lifelong Learning for Farmers (L3F), the President of The Gambia, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, clearly articulated the issues at stake when he said, “The food situation demands that we quickly train our youths to become modern farmers as we consider the changing climate and other issues. Your [COL’s] approach will be useful in quickly equipping these youths.” COL advocates for its well-tested L3F approach as a solution in developing Commonwealth countries.

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