By Thomas West/0888972432/0775084260/ [email protected] In what has become a severe blow to agricultural activities, the deteriorating conditions of the Tokpapolu road—an essential artery connecting Bong, Margibi, and Grand Bassa Counties—have left farmers and marketers stranded, severely limiting their access to markets and supplies. This once-vibrant economic lifeline has been reduced to a hazard-laden path, hampering the movement of goods and …

By: Wilmot Konah As the need for Liberia to feed itself continues to intensify, a smallholder farming group in Bong County has embarked on the cultivation of over 20 hectares of lowland in rice production The Kelekula Da-Welekema Agriculture Group says it has reached a memorandum of understanding with the management of Yarvee Farm formerly Taylor’s Farm in Melekie Town …

By Judoemue M. Kollie Johnson Yah, a local farmer, once dreamt of becoming a politician, but following advice from his wife many years ago, he turned out to be a successful farmer. His farm currently provides income for many people in the surrounding villages and contributes to their food security. Mr. Yah lived around Blomu village, along the Madam Suakoko’s …

NaFAA Press Release 09/10/2024 The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has highlighted the significance of small-skills fisheries in the Liberian Fisheries sector describing them as the heartbeat of the fishing communities across the Country. Speaking Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Monrovia at Royal Hotel, during the opening session of a three-day fisheries workshop centered on …

Written By Jeremiah Mulbah Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a three-month temporary permit to resume its iron ore mining operations after the company made an initial payment of US$20,000 toward a US$120,000 fine for multiple environmental violations. The permit allows China Union to bring its operations into full compliance with Liberia’s Environmental …

By Thomas West, Senior Reporter Purukpeh Agriculture Farm, an emerging   Liberian agricultural enterprise, has made a significant stride by establishing a business footprint in the United States.  This milestone marks a significant achievement for the farm as a new player in Liberia’s agricultural value chain sector and promoter of sustainable farming practices to empower smallholder farmers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur …

By Samuel Borlay, Kolahun, Lofa County  The Kulasuluma Agriculture Cooperative based in Popalahun Town, Wanhassa District, Lofa County has called on the government and development partners for urgent support to scale up their agricultural project. The group, primarily composed of local smallholder farmers, has been striving to boost food production in the region through sustainable farming practices. Still, they are …

UNDP Liberia  Press Publication The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme hosted its 4th cohort pitching and selection event for 28 MSMEs contesting the entrepreneurship and agriculture categories on August 29th and 30th at the Bella Casa Hotel. The event brought together thoughtful entrepreneurs, agriculturists, government, and development partners from across Liberia who share a common interest …

Originally Published by the Liberia News Agency The World Food Program (WFP) has disclosed plans to provide food assistance to nearly 5,000 individuals affected by caterpillar infestation, floods, and the high food prices due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis. WFP Country Director, Madam Mary Njoroge, announced the initiative on August 28, 2024, at the St. Paul Bridge Town Hall in Monrovia, …