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Daily Archives: December 23, 2024

CDA to Launch Nationwide Registration of Cooperative Societies

Arthur R. Tucker, Contributing  Writer The Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) has announced plans to commence a nationwide registration of cooperative societies in Liberia. The initiative is aimed at formalizing and streamlining cooperative operations across the country, thereby enhancing their contribution to national development. The registration exercise will target all cooperative societies, including those in agriculture, fisheries, and other sectors. The …

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Agronomist, Isaac F. Sulonteh Introdues  New Varieties of Rice  in Liberia 

By: Kongoi Gborkorquellie, Contributing writer In a bold step toward transforming Liberia’s agriculture, Mr. Isaac F. Sulonteh, a Philippines-trained agronomist, is pioneering a breakthrough in rice production. At his “Zuritala Rice Multiplication Site” in Gbarnga, Bong County, Mr. Sulonteh showcased four high-yield rice varieties, positioning them as a cornerstone for achieving national food security. The multiplication of four rice varieties—two …

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Gboata Kwapigeh Agriculture Association Appeals for Support to Boost Farming Efforts in Bong County

Josiah Pailay/ +231881913880/+231775260307/ [email protected] The Gboata Kwapigeh Agriculture Association is appealing to the Government of Liberia and local authorities in Bong County for assistance in obtaining essential stationery and working tools to enhance their agricultural initiatives. Gboata Kwapigeh Agriculture Association, a newly established group, is making strides in promoting sustainable farming practices and educating its members about the prominence of …

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UNDP Donates 16 Motorbikes to Boost Agricultural Extension Services in Liberia

Josiah Pailay/+231881913880/+231775260307/ [email protected] The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its Accelerated Community Development Program (ACDP), has donated 16 motorbikes to the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance the work of agricultural extension officers across Liberia. The donation, which took place at a ceremony in Monrovia, aims to improve access to agricultural resources and support for farmers in remote areas. During …

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