By LAEJN Senior Reporter  The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has launched a five-month radio campaign to educate cocoa farmers and stakeholders about fair pricing, quality control, and sustainable practices in the cocoa industry. This campaign, which will be broadcast on 11 community radio stations across 6 counties, marks a significant step towards strengthening the cocoa sector in Liberia. …

(Monrovia, Liberia, February 20, 2025) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with its partners, has concluded a technical stocktake meeting aimed at reviewing the country’s progress in achieving its climate commitments under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 2.0. The event, held at the United Nations Building in Monrovia, took place in the Kofi Annan Conference Room. …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/[email protected] Tubmanburg, Bomi County: In a bid to bolster food production and foster sustainable development, Bomi County in western Liberia has embarked on an agriculture initiative known as the Bomi Agriculture Program (BAP) 2025. Covering five administrative districts, each district has committed to dedicating one hundred hectares of farmland annually to this project. Aligned with Liberia’s national …

By: Josiah Pailay/+231881913880 / +231775260307/[email protected] Gbarnga, Bong County – Mr. Isaac Flomo Sulonteh, the founder and Executive Director of Zuritala Rice Multiplication, has officially commenced the harvest of three newly multiplied rice varieties that he began working on in 2023. According to Mr. Sulonteh, the three varieties—temporarily designated X1, X2, and X3—were planted on November 9, 2024. The official harvest …

Media Release  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:  On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security during a high-level meeting with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Mr. Alvaro Lario. He expressed appreciation for IFAD’s continuous support, including the establishment of an IFAD …

Story Written By Mellish Gbor, Nimba County  In Nimba County, a young agricultural researcher, D Marker Gbarwee, is significantly impacting agriculture. Gbarwee, currently pursuing a BSc in General Agriculture at Liberia International Christian College, has spent the past eight years researching the potential of cowpea, a staple crop in the region. His efforts have culminated in the development of the …

Thomas West / [email protected]  /0888972432/0775084260 The Ministry of Agriculture’s (MOA) Lofa County office has wrapped up a one-day Agriculture Coordination Conference (ACC), bringing together key stakeholders, including youth leaders and district commissioners, to assess progress, tackle challenges, and explore solutions for improving agricultural productivity in the region. During the meeting, participants shared updates on their achievements, highlighted ongoing issues, and …

By Josiah Pailay /+231880205406/+231775260307/ [email protected] In a major effort to revitalize Liberia’s rubber industry, the National Rubber Broker Farmers and Union of Liberia (NARBFUL), in collaboration with DEENAM BIOMASS-LIBERIA, has concluded a crucial stakeholders’ meeting with over 250 smallholder rubber farmers in Gbarnga, Bong County. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, aimed to address the challenges faced by smallholder …

Ganta, Nimba County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with the Liberian Legislature’s Committee on Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment, has launched an intensive Climate Learning and Exchange Forum for lawmakers. This three-day forum, running from February 14 to February 16, 2025, in Ganta, Nimba County, has convened more than 38 legislators to engage …

Bong County, Liberia – Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASD) has successfully concluded a Youth Conference on Climate Justice in Bong County, held with support from Action Aid Liberia. The conference brought together over 75 youths to discuss climate-related challenges and explore solutions to build resilience in vulnerable communities. The event focused on empowering young people with knowledge and …