Rome, Italy-The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority NaFAA has held a successful bilateral engagement with Manuel Barange, the Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, during the Committee on Fisheries, 36th Session (COFI 36), at FAO headquarters in the Canada room. The bilateral meeting held recently …

Written by Thomas West Deputy Agriculture Minister for Regional Development Research and Extension, Moses Gbaryan, has urged cooperative societies in Liberia to prioritize the needs of smallholder farmers and to operate with the highest standards of integrity. His appeal was made during the observance of International Cooperatives Day, a global event celebrating the contributions of cooperatives to socio-economic development. This …

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially launched the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP), a visionary six-year blueprint designed to transform Liberia’s agricultural sector and achieve self-sufficiency in food production. In his compelling address, President Boakai called upon all Liberians to actively participate in what he termed an “agricultural revolution.” He envisioned a future where “no one …

By J. M. Kollie Liberia joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Cooperatives Day, an event that highlights the vital role cooperatives play in socio-economic development and community empowerment. The day was marked by various activities, including speeches, exhibitions, and community outreach programs aimed at promoting the cooperative movement in the country. In a ceremony held in Voinjama, …

By LANJNET Reporter  The Chief Executive Officer of Liberia Feed Yourself Agriculture Initiative, James Kollie Galakpai has called for urgent measures to address food security in the country. This plea comes amid growing concerns over the nation’s ability to sustain its food supply and the increasing challenges faced by farmers. In a recent statement, Mr. Kollie Galakpai emphasized the critical …

Story  written by Liberia News Agency (LINA) The European Union-funded Project (Communities for Fisheries) implemented by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), has unveiled plans to further impact the Liberian Fisheries sector through the mapping of fishers’ landing smoking spaces and Territorial Use rights for Fishing (TURF). The plans are for Collaborative Management Associations (CMAs) to support the National Fisheries and …

Story  written by Liberia News Agency Grand Cape Mount County Senator, Dabah Varpilah has called for immediate intervention to address the alarming invasion of elephants disrupting farming activities in the county. In her communication to the Senate Plenary dated July 2, 2024, Senator Varpilah highlighted the elephants’ invasions in Gola Konneh District, which according to her, is undermining farming activities …

By LAENJ Network Reporter  The Ministry of Agriculture in Liberia has presented to President Joseph Boakai a comprehensive 6-year National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP). This strategic document aims to enhance food security, increase agricultural productivity, and promote sustainable development across Liberia. The NADP, meticulously crafted over several months, outlines a series of initiatives designed to address the agriculture sector’s critical …

By LAJN Network Reporter As part of a quest to enhance food security and educational outcomes, the Ministry of Agriculture and the World Food Program (WFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster the school feeding program in rural Liberia. The agreement aims to ensure that school children in underserved areas receive nutritious meals, thereby improving attendance and …