BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The National Farmers Platform the Gambia NFPG was established in 1996 following 1994 CILSS Praia conference which recommend to conceptualized the formation of national platforms for its 9 member states. Formation of the platform hinges on creation of apex body farmers and their associations in the Gambia that will support and empower farmers for improved agricultural production and productivity.

The platform aimed at constituting a credible and acceptable framework which will genuinely cater for the general interest of farmers  through advocacy and representation in the  decision making processes of government nongovernmental,  local administration , international and donor  agencies interested in  the welfare of farmers.

Legally registered in 2001, NFPG affiliates with 150 Farmer and producer organizations and have a membership of 280,000 with women covering 45% and youth 38%.  The District Committees in each region comprises of representatives of farmers and kafoos in the different villages within district .The Regional committees are composed of district farmer Representation in each region and the National Executive committee is composed of regional representatives and co-opted members. 

Each Farmers Platform Executive committee (District Regional and National) is composed of the following. President, 1 vice president food Crops , 2 VP Cash Crop, 3 Vice President  Livestock, 4 vice president Fisheries , 5 Vice President Horticulture and Environment , Secretary ,Treasurer and Auditor. National Farmers Platform operates in 36 districts in the five administrative regions in the country.