By Jeff Massah/jeff,massah24@gmail.com In the Nyangba Community situated in Grand Bassa County,  sea turtles that were once vulnerable to harvesting are now thriving, thanks to a renewed spirit of conservation and strong community partnerships. These endangered species have shifted from being a source of consumption to becoming valued companions and symbols of local pride. This transformation has been made possible …

By Thomas West The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), in partnership with national and international development partners, has honored outstanding farmers across the country who participated in the 2025 National Agriculture Fair, recognizing excellence, innovation, and commitment to agricultural development in Liberia. The honoring ceremony held in Bong County brought together farmers, agribusiness operators, policymakers, traditional leaders, development partners, and government …

By LAEJN Editorial Team Small and medium agro-processors in Liberia continue to face major constraints, including limited access to finance, labor-intensive production methods, weak food safety standards, and restricted market access. These challenges disproportionately affect women-led enterprises and limit their ability to scale operations, create jobs, and integrate into structured agricultural value chains. Nimba Pastry Before RETRAP Support Before support …

By George C. Kollie Farmers in Upper Careysburg and Todee Statutory District in Rural Montserrado County have expressed concern over the continued high cost of agricultural materials, despite recent government measures to reduce tariffs on imported farming inputs. The farmers say that while the tariff reductions and duty-free arrangements were intended to ease financial pressure and improve access to farming …

By: Nukanah Kollie Across Africa’s farmlands, a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding, one driven not by tractors or fertilizers alone, but by artificial intelligence (AI). As climate shocks intensify and food systems face mounting pressure, AI is emerging as a critical tool, helping bridge the gap between scientific research and the daily realities of smallholder farmers. From listening to …

By George C. Kollie Smallholder farmers in rural Montserrado County are beginning to see a shift toward more resilient and self-reliant farming systems following a targeted capacity-building intervention by the CARI/ SADFONS Project. Recently, the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) Project, implemented under the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), successfully concluded a two-day intensive training on …