The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has signed a $10.04 million financing agreement with G Farms Limited to support the company’s expansion in The Gambia, with a strong focus on the poultry sector. The investment is intended to strengthen production capacity across key agricultural value chains, especially table eggs, broiler meat, and day-old chicks.
According to EBID, the project will increase the laying hen flock from 120,000 to 500,000 birds, raise broiler output from 651,146 to more than 3.2 million birds, and expand day-old chick production from 3.3 million to 5.5 million units by 2035. These targets underline the scale of the company’s growth ambitions and the strategic importance of poultry in the country’s food supply system.
A major component of the project is feed manufacturing, with production capacity set to reach 10 tonnes per hour. For the poultry sector, this is a crucial element, as feed costs remain one of the main drivers of production efficiency and profitability. Greater local feed capacity can also help improve supply stability and reduce reliance on imported inputs.
The investment is not limited to poultry. G Farms Ltd also plans to expand its dairy operations, increasing its cattle herd from 110 to 2,500 head. This reflects a broader agribusiness strategy aimed at building integrated and more resilient food production systems in the country.
For EBID, the deal forms part of its wider strategy to promote agricultural modernization, economic diversification, and sustainable development in West Africa. For The Gambia, it could support local food production, generate employment, and reduce import dependence, while creating a stronger base for the long-term development of the poultry industry.
