Press Release  Wednesday, May 8, 2024:  The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung presided over the inaugural meeting of the National Food Security and Nutrition Steering Committee on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The committee, comprising sector line ministers and government agencies, convened to discuss key initiatives and strategies. As the National Chairperson of the Food Security and Nutrition Steering …

Story  By: Darlington Porkpa/[email protected]/+231770127075 Concern Worldwide Liberia, a leading international development organization dedicated to reducing poverty and improving the lives of the world’s poorest people in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and other partners recently hosted its annual Agriculture Fair in Liberia. The event, which took place in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, aimed to promote sustainable agriculture practices, empower …

Story Written By: Darlington Porkpa/[email protected]/+231770127075 Amid the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, farmers in Bong County situated in central Liberia are increasingly turning to charcoal production as an alternative source of income, exacerbating concerns over deforestation and environmental degradation. The region renowned for its agricultural productivity, has been grappling with erratic weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and declining crop …

By Adam Togba, LMDI C4D Project Gbarnga City, Bong County, Central Liberia: Tryphaina’s Poultry and Farm in Gbarnga City, Bong County, has emerged as a leading example of agricultural success in Liberia. Under the leadership of Miss Tryphaina Nyahn, the farm boasts 1,800 chickens and a thriving vegetable production venture, making it one of the largest poultry farms in the …

Press Release  The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has concluded its 1st sitting of the newly established policy council consistent with the Act establishing the EPA in 2003 at Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. The policy council convened from May 3-4, 2024 with technical support from the EPA and UNDP with funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). …

Story Written By: Darlington Porkpa/[email protected]/+231770127075 In a bid to address food security challenges and promote sustainable agricultural practices, a passionate agriculturalist is advocating for increased support and investment in inland fish farming initiatives across Liberia Ezekiel Kennedy believes inland fish farming represents a viable solution to the pressing issues of food insecurity and malnutrition in Liberia. He asserted during a …

By: Randall Nyah/ Email: [email protected] In a remarkable display of determination and entrepreneurial spirit, a 50-year-old returnee farmer from Guinea despite facing physical challenges, has embarked on a pioneering venture in the agricultural sector.  John Gbelewoe a resident of Shankpalla Town situated in Zota District, Bong County initiated the rice and fish production project aimed at not only sustaining himself …

Liberian Environmentalist— Mark E. Tambah is concerned about the massive degradation of wetlands, one of the country’s most productive ecosystems now facing serious threats from its growing population. Tambah is a trained environmentalist, registered Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and a satisfied expert to review developing countries. Since 2013, Tamba has taught at various universities in Liberia including the University …

April 29, 2024 – Senior representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) recently wrapped up a weeklong field supervision mission across Bong, Nimba and, Lofa Counties. Prior to commencing the field mission, the IFAD project management team convened an inception meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture office in Congo Town. During this …