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 …
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Young Agricultural Researcher Develops New Cowpea Variety to Boost Liberia’s Agricultural Future
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 …
Read More »Big Boost for Lofa Farmers as MOA and Local Leaders Join Forces to Cultivate 975 Hectares
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 …
Read More »NARBFUL and DEENAM BIOMASS-LIBERIA Engage Over 250 Smallholder Farmers in Bong County
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 …
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