The European Union helps Senegalese agriculture

Welcoming the intiative of Senegal to place family farming among its areas of development.

The EU will provide support of 347 million euro, through the European Development Fund (EDF) confirmed Dacian Ciolos, President of the European Commission for agriculture.

The Senegalese family farming is a real reservoir of growth and development for the country, generating over 70% of employment but only 7.1% of GDP. In addition to financial support, the EU plans to bring its expertise..

source : les afriques com