Press Release  The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has reached another major milestone as Liberia officially becomes a member of the global Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). This landmark achievement underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and sustainable governance in the fisheries sector. Liberia’s accession to FiTI places it among a growing list of countries committed to openly …

By Nukanah Kollie | [email protected] In Sergeant Kollie’s Town (SKT), a peri-urban community in central Liberia, farmer Joe N. Kermon—known locally as “Joe the Goat”—is gaining recognition for his role in promoting food self-sufficiency and healthier meat production. Once a small-scale goat herder, Kermon has become a notable figure in Liberia’s agricultural sector, known for his resilience, ethical farming practices, …

By: Nukanah Kollie/LAEJN Member  Istanbul, Turkey – Day 2 of the ISF World Seed Congress 2025 opened with a powerful plenary session focused on the intersection of agriculture, innovation, and climate resilience, with a clear eye toward COP30, the upcoming UN Climate Conference in Brazil. Held in a more intimate setting to foster open dialogue, the session brought together global …

By: Richard Williams | 0775339618 / 0881084573 | [email protected]  Tehr, Bomi County: Nearly 100 smallholder farmers in Tehr District are undergoing intensive, hands-on training in coffee production and other agricultural value chains as part of a broader initiative to revitalize Liberia’s agriculture sector and strengthen national food security. The training is being conducted at a one-hectare demonstration site by the …

By Ben TC Brooks River Gee County, Liberia – May 21, 2025 – In a strategic move to revitalize agricultural activities and improve livelihoods across River Gee County, County Agricultural Officer Jasper Sheriff Tweh has rolled out a comprehensive monitoring initiative aimed at strengthening local farming systems through technical support and practical interventions. Launched in early April 2025, the initiative …

By Josiah Pailay/ Email: [email protected]/Phone: ‪+231 881 913 880 / ‪+231 775 260 307 Students enrolled in the Rubber Culture course at Bong County Technical College (BCTC) recently participated in a field visit to the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Weala, Lower Margibi County. The visit, conducted over the weekend, formed a critical component of the students’ hands-on learning curriculum …

By LAEJN Editorial Team  As part of quest to help reshape the trajectory of Liberia’s agriculture sector, His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has called on the Liberian government to match rhetoric with action by allocating at least 10% of the national budget to agriculture …

By LAEJN Editorial Team In a landmark move aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture industry, U.S. based MK Industries, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has formally expressed its interest in partnering with the Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), to establish the country’s first large-scale fish processing and fish meal factory in Buchanan, Grand Bassa …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/ [email protected] Tubmanburg, Bomi County — Bomi County has launched an ambitious initiative to cultivate 16 hectares of lowland rice as part of its 2025 Agriculture Program Agenda. The initiative is being framed as a foundational step toward achieving food self-sufficiency and supporting the national ARREST agenda championed by President Joseph Boakai. The ARREST initiative prioritizes Agriculture, …

By Samuel Borlay Lofa County, Liberia:  In a bold step toward enhancing food security and economic empowerment in Liberia, the After the Rain Multi-purpose Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd has launched an ambitious agricultural development initiative in Gbandi Chiefdom, Lofa County. The project aims to transform 100 hectares of swamp land into a thriving center for sustainable agriculture. Speaking at the …