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Farmers in Port Loko District are sharing mixed feelings of struggle and optimism as the farming season unfolds, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in sustaining their livelihoods.
Mohamed M. Sesay, a small-scale farmer from Rotung village, drew a comparison between last year’s season and the current one. According to him, destructive rains hampered harvests last year, while this season has so far proven more favorable.
He urged beneficiaries of the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP), who received support for large-scale farming, to manage their produce wisely and consider assisting fellow farmers with seed support. Sesay further lamented the high cost of tractor rental, shortage of fertilizer, and limited financial resources as major obstacles for small-scale farmers.
Adama Kuyateh, a female farmer, shared her frustrations over what she described as unfulfilled promises.
“We have been receiving different people on interviews and photos for a long time now, but no support has come to us,” she said. Despite this, Kuyateh expressed determination, noting that in the absence of external assistance, farmers like her have no option but to continue relying on their physical labor.
As Port Loko farmers brace for the rest of the season, many remain hopeful for better yields while calling on government, development partners, and agricultural stakeholders to provide timely support that can transform resilience into lasting growth.
