INTERNATIONAL COLABRATION | UNNATI 9 GROUP Best Agriculture consultant in India | The Gambia Country of West Africa

The sun rose slowly over the vast, fertile fields of Gambia, casting a golden hue over the land that promised abundance. This year was different; there was an air of anticipation as farmers prepared their fields for a crop that could transform their livelihoods—onions. And at the heart of this venture was Dr. Sabha Bahadur Singh, the visionary founder of UNNATI 9 GROUP.

Dr. Singh, widely regarded as one of the best agriculture consultants in India and around the world, brought with him decades of expertise in sustainable agriculture, vertical farming, controlled environment farming, and organic practices. His commitment to empowering communities through horticulture, banana farming, poultry farming, and effective fertilizer use had already made waves in other regions. Now, he had set his sights on Gambia, a country rich with potential but facing significant agricultural challenges.

Dr. Singh's mission was clear: to empower local farmers by sharing innovative and practical methods for onion and other crop cultivation. His arrival was met with curiosity and cautious optimism. Gambia, with its potential-rich soil but challenging agricultural climate, posed a unique set of obstacles that required a delicate blend of traditional wisdom and modern expertise.

Gathering farmers from surrounding villages, Dr. Singh held workshops under the shade of acacia trees. He spoke with an enthusiasm that was infectious, outlining his vision of not just onion farming, but a comprehensive approach to agriculture that included vertical farming techniques, controlled environment farming, and organic practices. He emphasized the importance of sustainable fertilizer use, horticulture, and crop diversification, ensuring that farmers could optimize their yields and maintain soil health.

“These onions will not only feed your families,” Dr. Singh said, his eyes twinkling with hope, “but will also open doors to new markets and opportunities. And with sustainable practices, you’ll see long-term growth in all your farming ventures.”

The farmers followed his guidance, sowing their seeds with a renewed sense of purpose. Weeks turned into months, and soon green shoots broke through the soil. Under Dr. Singh’s advisory, the farmers implemented drip irrigation systems, a key technique in controlled environment farming, saving precious water while ensuring their crops thrived. Challenges came, from sudden downpours to pest infestations, but the farmers were prepared, armed with the knowledge imparted by Dr. Singh and the support of UNNATI 9 GROUP’s local team.

As the harvest approached, the fields were a sea of golden-brown bulbs, ready for market. The farmers’ hard work paid off; the yields were higher than they had seen in years. With the support of UNNATI 9 GROUP, they connected to regional buyers and even explored possibilities for export, ensuring fair prices and sustainable income.

The success of onion farming under Dr. Singh’s guidance sparked a movement. The story of UNNATI 9 GROUP’s holistic approach—integrating onion farming, banana farming, poultry farming, and sustainable horticulture practices—became a beacon for other regions in Gambia. It demonstrated that with the right combination of knowledge, modern technology, and organic practices, agriculture could be transformed into a path to empowerment and resilience. Gambia’s farmers had not only learned to cultivate onions but had been introduced to a comprehensive approach to agriculture that promised a brighter future, all under the visionary leadership of Dr. Sabha Bahadur Singh.

From  The Gambia West Africa

Anshuman Jarju, Lamin Jabe and Sirfu Jarje