By LAEJN Editorial Team The Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and other partners, has launched the National Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Agriculture-Based Deforestation, a key initiative aimed at fostering partnership and coordination among government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society to promote sustainable, deforestation-free agricultural production. The platform was launched under …

Press Release  Liberia has taken a crucial preparatory step toward developing a comprehensive national forest map, a cornerstone for meeting the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) through the validation of the consultant’s scope of work for the mapping exercise. The process, led by the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) in partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI), brought together …

Conservation International (CI) has concluded a two-day capacity-building training for Frontline Conservationists (FCs) in Lofa County under the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program. The training sought to enhance the technical and practical skills of community-based conservation workers who play a vital role in safeguarding Liberia’s rich forests and wildlife habitats. The initiative brought together FCs from …

By Nukanah Kollie The International Seed Federation (ISF) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) have announced a powerful new collaboration aimed at strengthening innovation, sustainability, and resilience across the global agri-food system. The announcement comes during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show and in the lead-up to the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Together, the two …

By: Nukanah Kollie Nairobi, Kenya – As the curtains fell on the 2025 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, the air was thick with gratitude, laughter, and reflection. Amid cheers, music, and heartfelt tributes, delegates celebrated not only the success of the congress but also the 20th anniversary of one of agricultural journalism’s most transformative initiatives, …

EU Press Release  The European Union, in partnership with the Government of Liberia and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Wednesday, October 22, 2025  officially launched the Liberia Land and Soil Resources Knowledge Project (Soils4Liberia), a landmark US$4.6 million initiative aimed at strengthening Liberia’s capacity for sustainable land and soil management. Funded by the European Union Delegation to Liberia …

By LAEJN  In a move to strengthen market access for smallholder farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) and with support from the World Bank, has officially handed over a modern vegetable kiosk at Barnersville Junction, situated in the Monrovia suburb. The facility is expected to transform how farmers sell their produce and enhance food …

By James Kollie  Lofa County, Liberia – Cocoa farmers in the Wanhassa District are expressing deep frustration over a sharp decline in cocoa bean prices this year, a drop they say is threatening their livelihoods and undermining the local cocoa economy. For generations, cocoa farming has been a cornerstone of Wanhassa’s agricultural activity, providing income for thousands of families across …

By  Ben Brooks, LAEJN River Gee Coordinator  Grand Gedeh, Liberia – A 30-year land lease agreement signed between Grand Gedeh County authorities and Burkinabé investor Boubou Sebu has generated both excitement and concern in the county. The deal grants Sebu exclusive rights to develop a 500-acre plot in the B’hai Administrative District for cocoa cultivation, marking a major step toward …

Rome, Italy – October 16, 2025] Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has met with the Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. Qu Dongyu, on the sidelines of the World Food Forum and World Food Day celebrations held at FAO Headquarters in Rome. The bilateral meeting focused on strengthening FAO–Liberia collaboration, advancing key agricultural programs, and …