By: NYIMA SONKO Climate Change and Agriculture: Sowing Solutions for a Warming World. In The Gambia, climate change is directly impacting agricultural production by disrupting rainfall patterns, increasing soil salinity, and altering pest dynamics. As these environmental shifts threaten food security, Gambian farmers are finding ways to adapt in order to maintain crop yields and sustain their livelihoods. Agriculture in The Gambia relies heavily on rain-fed systems, with a short rainy season that is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Changes in the timing and intensity of rainfall are making it difficult for farmers to determine when to plant and harvest staple crops such as millet, sorghum, maize, rice, and groundnuts. Erratic rains can lead to flooding, washing away seeds or young seedlings, while prolonged dry spells cause soil moisture stress and degradation. Soil salinization is also becoming a major concern, especially in lowland rice-growing areas. Reduced r...
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