By LAEJN Editorial Team Foyah, Lofa County – The Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P), funded by the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, is empowering and changing the face of smallholder farming in Liberia. One of the standout success stories and shining examples is the Mayour River …
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LACRA Rallies Stakeholders to Revive Liberia’s Coffee Sector
By Christiana Sonpon Kakata, Margibi County – The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, joined the global community in celebrating International Coffee Day with a colorful ceremony held on the campus of the Booker Washington Institute (BWI). The event brought together farmers, students, school administrators, local buyers, agricultural experts, and members of the public, all …
Read More »Agriculture Ministry and LIFAAS Host Generative AI Workshop to Strengthen Extension Services
MOA Press Release: The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Liberian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (LIFAAS), has hosted a one-day workshop on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to explore how new technologies can bridge extension gaps and improve the delivery of agricultural advisory services. The workshop brought together extension officers, civil society organizations, farmer-based groups, cooperatives, and private …
Read More »Karford Farmers’ Cooperative Champions Palm and Cocoa Production in River Gee
By Ben Brooks River Gee County- The Karford Multi-Purpose Farmers Cooperative Society in River Gee County has launched an initiative to boost palm and cocoa production, aligning with the government’s ARREST Agenda and supported by Agro Green Development, a local agricultural organization in Maryland County. Based in Upper Tienpo Statutory District, the cooperative unites nine communities under a common goal: …
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