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 …