Gbarnga, Bong County — In a rare fusion of faith and farming, the Christ Vision International Church is set to launch the commercial sale of its locally branded rice, “Living Mana Rice,” this Friday, August 1, 2025, in Gbarnga, Bong County.  The initiative is a landmark moment in Liberia’s push for food self-sufficiency — and a bold example of how …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has reaffirmed his country’s strong commitment to transforming its food systems into sustainable and inclusive ones during his address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4), taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from July 27 to 29, 2025. Speaking on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the people …

By Jefferson Massah, Sustainable Development Communication   Practitioner jeff.massah24@gmail.com /+231 886828622 Flipping through the pages of a newly released report, the World Bank Group delivers a sobering message: Africa’s growing food production is failing to ease hunger across the continent. In its comprehensive study titled “Transport Connectivity for Food Security in Africa,” the Bank highlights a troubling paradox—more food is being …

By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. BOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu ~ In a major boost to sustainable agriculture, ActionAid Liberia  is making significant strides in Gbarpolu County through its support to the Gbarpolu  Caadp non state actor Demonstration Site. The initiative is providing women and smallholder farmers the opportunity  to practicalised community based agriculture demonstration site that promotes food security. Technicians with …

By Josiah Pailay/  josiahpailay96@gmail.com 📞 +231 881 913 880 / +231 775 260 307 Gbarnga, Bong County – In a meaningful effort to support vulnerable populations and promote inclusive agricultural development, the Ministry of Agriculture has donated 50 bags of locally produced rice to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bong County. The donation was formally presented during a brief but …

Press Release  Monrovia, Liberia —The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), key financial institutions, and international development partners, has officially launched Cohort V of the Liberia Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Growth Accelerator Program. This milestone underscores the nation’s unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, economic diversification, and inclusive growth. The focus on women-led …

By: Josiah Pailay/ josiahpailay96@gmail.com  /‪+231-881-8138-80/‪+2317752-60307 The Arava International Center for Agricultural Training (AICAT) Liberia Office, headed by Mr. Jacob Dennis, has officially welcomed back over 36 Liberian students who completed an 11-month advanced agricultural program in Israel. The homecoming ceremony was held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the main campus of the Bong County Technical College in Gbarnga, Bong …

By Judoemue M. Kollie As Liberia continues to grapple with food insecurity and rising youth unemployment, stakeholders in the agriculture sector are exploring more targeted interventions to attract young people to farming. One such initiative, recently completed by Dukuly International Farm in collaboration with Mercy Corps under the PROSPECT IV program, is demonstrating early signs of impact through the upskilling …

By Ben TC Brooks River Gee County, July 21, 2025 – The agricultural students at the River Gee County Vocational and Technical Training Institute (RGVTTI) are reaping more than just crops from their campus garden—they are demonstrating a model of adaptive learning, resource efficiency, and community-driven innovation in the face of persistent systemic challenges. From its inception, the student-led garden …

By LAEJN Editorial Team  Monrovia, Liberia – As part of  strong  commitment   aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has resumed and strengthened subsector coordination efforts through the reactivation of its Agriculture Coordination Committee (ACC). This strategic initiative, led by Mr. Peter D. Gbawoquiya, Director for Sectional Coordination at the Ministry, is designed to align stakeholders, …