Welcome to FGCFA
The Federation of Gambia Cashew Farmers Association (FGCFA) is the national apex body representing all cashew farmers in The Gambia. It was established in June 2016 and has a current membership of 11 registered farmer associations with over 12 (twelve) thousand members in West Coast Region, North Bank Region and Lower River Region.
The Federation of Gambia Cashew Farmers Association provides leadership in the organization and development of The Gambia cashew sector and also promotes collaborative partnership with genuine stakeholders for its members especially in the area of capacity building and marketing. The Federation of Gambia Cashew Farmers Association represents the interest of all cashew producers in The Gambia.
Revolution in agriculture with Good Agricultural Practices
Provide training on good agricultural practices to cashew producers through pre-selected cooperative members as trainers/facilitators, who attended thematic train-the-trainer modules on pruning, thinning, nut separation, drying, storage, organic standards, and new plantation establishment techniques.
On-Farm Practices, Market Access & Access to Finance
05 cooperative societies were established or strengthened by providing series of training and daily coaching on business management, access to finance, sales, and market relations. Massive sensitization of cooperatives was supported, reaching at least 25,278 cashew producers.
Our services
Linking cooperatives with financial institutions
Provide cashew market information for cashew farmers during marketing season
