Nathan Kollie Gbarnga, Bong County – The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI), in partnership with the Miners Industry of Liberia and with support from GIZ, on Wednesday concluded a day-long stakeholder dialogue with citizens in Gbarnga, Bong County. The forum brought together community members, women’s groups, civil society organizations, and local leaders to discuss Liberia’s mining laws and the …

By: Wilmot Konah Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, has unveiled plans for a dedicated program to empower young people in agriculture, signaling a strategic shift in the country’s efforts to revitalize its struggling food system. Speaking at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF 2025) in Dakar, Dr. Nuetah disclosed that the Ministry of Agriculture is restructuring one of …

By: Wilmot Konah/ Email: dadekolly20@gmail.com Suakoko, Bong County – The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI), in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and with support from the UK Government, has launched a four-year project aimed at tackling deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change in Bong County. The initiative, called the Community Led Ecosystem Restoration Project, will cover 30 communities in Suakoko District and …

By: Josiah Pailay Email: josiahpailay96@gmail.com | Tel: +231881913880 / +23177526037 Israel, September 2025 – Fifty-eight young Liberians have departed for Israel to pursue advanced studies in agriculture under the 2025/2026 program of the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT). The students will undergo an intensive 11-month program that blends theory and hands-on training, with a focus on modern farming …

By: George C. Kollie As part of government efforts to boost agricultural productivity across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to establish a farm machinery hub and warehouses in rural Montserrado The announcement was made over the weekend during the harvest of a lowland rice project in Kingsville Township by Mr. J. Dennis Wiagbe Jr., Project Coordinator …

By: Elton Wroinbee Tiah Grand Bassa University, with funding and support from the African Development Bank, has constructed a new rice and oil mill at its farm located in Edward James Town, Electoral District #5, Grand Bassa County. This project aims to enhance agricultural production, support local farmers, and promote food self-sufficiency in the region. The machines will help farmers …

By Aaron Geezay Cestos City, River Cess County – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ministry of Commerce, has launched a youth-led initiative known as the Cestos Eco-Brigade in River Cess County. The launch ceremony, held over the weekend at Cestos City Hall, brought together local officials, community leaders, and …

By Aaron Geezay Gblorseo Town, River Cess County – The Chief Executive Officer of H.P. Multiline, producer of River Cess’ first “Super Gari,” has appealed to the Liberian government to increase support for businesses engaged in adding value to locally grown food products. Hannah Jensen, CEO of H.P. Multiline, stated that government intervention in strengthening homegrown food initiatives is crucial …

Ben TC Brooks The Cooperative Development Agency has conducted a two-day training session focused on enhancing financial management, record-keeping, and leadership skills for local farmer cooperatives in River Gee County, designed to improve operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and leadership roles within the agricultural sector. The training aimed to empower cooperative leaders and members with the necessary knowledge and skills to …

By Jefferson Massah/jeff.massah24@gmail.com /+231886828622 Dakar, Senegal – Liberia has announced an ambitious $900 million agriculture investment program designed to transform the country’s food systems, boost rural livelihoods, and accelerate economic growth over the next five years. Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah unveiled the Legacy Investment Program on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The plan prioritizes …