Monrovia, Liberia January 30, 2024) – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, has officially launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening environmental governance and promoting sustainable development across the country. The launch took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Belle Casa Hotel in Sinkor, Monrovia. The event brought together government officials, …

By LAEJNet Senior Reporter, Thomas West  Monrovia, Liberia – During his State of the Nation Address, President Joseph Boakai unveiled plans to establish a palm and vegetable oil refinery aimed at boosting commercial production and strengthening Liberia’s agro-processing sector. The initiative, which aligns with the government’s broader agenda for economic diversification and industrialization, is expected to enhance value addition in …

Josiah Pailay /+231881913880/+231775260307/[email protected]    Gbarnga City, Bong County: Rev. James S. Paye, Founder and Executive Director of the Rice, Cassava, and Vegetables Producers and Processors Union of Liberia, has issued a passionate call to the national government to increase its support for Liberia’s agriculture sector, which he deems crucial for the nation’s economic development and food security. In a recent conversation …

By Thomas West, LAEJN Senior Reporter Monrovia, Liberia – In his annual State of the Nation address, President Joseph Boakai announced the launch of a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing Liberia’s agricultural productivity. The President revealed plans for the construction of five mechanization centers across the country mainly in Bong, Lofa, Margibi, Montserrado, and Nimba. These centers will provide smallholder …

Voinjama, Liberia – The Agriculture Department of Lofa County University has successfully cultivated carrots, proving that certain crops can indeed thrive in Liberia’s soil and climate, contrary to widespread misconceptions. This groundbreaking development comes as a relief to local farmers who had long believed that crops like carrots could not grow in the country’s conditions. The successful carrot cultivation was …

Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, reinforced its commitment to food security and local empowerment by donating a significant quantity of locally grown food items to the Ministries of Health and Justice. This initiative is part of the government’s “Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda,” which promotes producing and consuming locally produced food while supporting essential public services. The donation …

By: Darius Zoryea Buchanan — The Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) and the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), in collaboration with the RESADE Project, have launched a three-day workshop in Buchanan to enhance Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs) and strengthen cooperative systems in Liberia. Held under the theme “Improving Agricultural Resilience to Salinity Through Development and Promotion of Pro-Poor Technologies,” the workshop is …

Media Release: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has officially opened a sub-office at the Freeport of Monrovia to enhance the management of chemicals and enforce environmental regulations. The dedication ceremony, held on Friday, January 17, 2025, brought together senior officials from the EPA, the Freeport of Monrovia, and other key stakeholders. The establishment of the sub-office at Liberia’s …

London, January 24, 2024)– The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has called for stronger international partnerships to support the country’s environmental and development goals during a sideline meeting with officials of the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office at the Forest Governance, Markets, and Climate Forum. The forum is taking place at Goodenough College in London, bringing together global stakeholders …

EPA Media Release:  The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo has called on Liberians to embrace lowland rice farming as a sustainable solution to protect forests, reduce dependence on imported food, and strengthen the economy. He also appealed to major buyers, such as Mary’s Meals, the World Food Program (WFP), and other …