By Mellish Gbor, Nimba County/[email protected]  The San-Kwadoo Agriculture Cooperative in Sahnpa, Blinon Administrative District is making significant strides in improving food security in Nimba County through innovative farming practices and community-driven agricultural initiatives. The cooperative, established by local farmers, has become a model of resilience and productivity, boosting livelihoods and reinforcing the agricultural sector as a pillar of economic growth …

By: Moses Geply/Maryland County Harper, Maryland County—In a bold move to reshape the economic landscape of Maryland County, young people are leading efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector, defying the notion that Liberia’s youth are solely focused on politics for personal gain. Spearheaded by the Maryland Youth Development Association (MYDA), this movement is championing local rice production to combat food …

Thomas West [email protected]  /0888972432/0775084260 Salala, Bong County – The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the Tutumu Agriculture and Vocational Training Center, has successfully concluded a week-long agroecology training program for 150 young individuals in Salala District, Bong County. The training aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in sustainable farming, including pig production, soil conservation, and climate-smart …

By: Josiah Pailay /+231881913880/+231775260307/[email protected] As part of boosting agricultural education in Liberia, the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Ministry of Agriculture, has donated a brand-new power tiller to the administration of the Bong County Technical College (BCTC). The donation according to the Ministry aims to enhance the operational efficiency of the college’s Agriculture Department, the only government-run Technical College …

(Marshall, Margibi County-February 3, 2025)_The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025 in Marshall City, Margibi County, under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.” The event aimed to raise awareness about wetlands’ critical role in environmental conservation and economic activities such as fishing, farming, and tourism. Liberia is a signatory to the Ramsar …

By: Richard Williams/ 0775339618/ 0881084573/ [email protected] Bomi County, Liberia – The West Africa Learning Center for No-Till Agriculture International (WALCENTAI) has launched a specialized training program in Bomi County, aimed at equipping farmers with innovative no-till agricultural practices. This initiative seeks to empower mainly youth with technical skills and knowledge in crop and animal production. Providing an overview of the …

By T. Prince Mulbah/ Zorzor, Lofa County/ 0777833054 | 088716888/[email protected] Salayea, Lofa County – A multi-purpose farming group in Salayea District is urgently calling on the government of Liberia to address the critical need for a concrete bridge to connect the Gbarlin clan, a key agricultural hub in the region. The Gbarlin clan, home to the last remaining mature forest …

By: Wilmot Konah/0555666441/0775793638/ [email protected]  Suakoko, Bong: To address the growing concern of food insecurity in the region, Suakoko Chiefdom has officially launched communal farming initiatives. This move is part of a larger push to reduce Liberia’s dependency on imported food and ensure that local communities can produce their sustenance. Hon. Bennie Vio, the Paramount Chief of Suakoko Chiefdom, expressed deep …