In Nairobi, Kenya, August 27, 2024 – Liberia officially joined the Korea-Africa Food & Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI), a significant step forward in the country’s agricultural development. This announcement was made during the 6th KAFACI General Assembly, where Liberia’s Agriculture Minister, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, highlighted the nation’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and food security through this strategic partnership. Minister …

By Thomas West, Senior Reporter Gbah Jahkeh, Bomi County – The town of Gbah Jahkeh in Senjeh District, Bomi County, is grappling with severe flooding that has submerged homes, leaving residents displaced and in urgent need of assistance. The flooding, which occurred after days of relentless rainfall, has caused significant damage to properties and infrastructure in the area. Residents of …

By Judoemue M. Kollie The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on Monday, August 26, 2024, held its first Agriculture Coordination Committee (ACC) meeting, after several months of dormancy. The objective of the meeting was to bring together various sub-sectors, farmer’s organizations, and development partners to discuss the unfolding achievements and challenges within the agricultural sector. The meeting was organized by the …

By Judoemue M. Kollie Stakeholders of the fisheries sector have launched the Liberia Fisheries Governance Project, a new fisheries project aimed at strengthening governance within the sector. The launch of the new project was held recently in Monrovia and attended by the stakeholders, including fishmongers, fisher folks, the EU delegations in Liberia, CSOs, and the local media. The 3-years project …

By: Wilmot Konah    After 9 years of dedication to piggery farming, Leo Katakpah, a determined farmer, has transformed a modest pig farm into a thriving business that not only sustains his family but also contributes significantly to the local economy in Suakoko District, Bong County. He urged other farmers to consider pig farming as a gainful agriculture practice and …

UNDP Press Release /08/21/2024 Over 50 farmers from 14 cooperatives in six counties participated in a four-day intensive training on commercial farming and the safe handling and management of agrochemicals at the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI) in Bong County on 14-17 August 2024. The exercise is in continuation of a series of skills training for farmer cooperatives in Gbarpolu, …

Henry B. Gboluma, Jr./Internews Environmental Reporting Fellow BOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu – In the Bondi Mandingo Community Forest of Liberia’s Bopolu District, the shadows of a logging industry’s past linger, casting a complex web of challenges and opportunities for the community. For years, logging companies have invaded their lands, cutting down massive trees and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Though …

By Simeon S. Wiakanty / Internews Environmental Reporting Fellow In the heart of the Police Academy in Paynesville, the growing menace of plastic pollution and inadequate waste management are posing severe threats to public health. The widespread use of plastic across Liberia, coupled with an ineffective waste disposal system, is not only polluting the environment but also hindering crop production, …

Written by Judoemue M. Kollie The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday, August 15, 2024, officially launched the 2024 National Agriculture Fair, a significant event aimed at promoting agricultural innovation, boosting local production, and enhancing food security across the nation. The launch event took place in the conference room of the Ministry situated at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia.  The event …

Written by Thomas West Smallholder farmer Eric Sarmue based in Salala District, Bong County is facing an uphill battle to sustain his family’s livelihood through mixed crops farming.  With his modest plot of land, Eric Sarmue a father of ten children has been striving to cultivate a diverse range of crops, including cassava, maize, and vegetables, to ensure food security …