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The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has begun identifying priority feeder roads in Grand Bassa County for possible rehabilitation to improve market access, increase agricultural production, and strengthen rural livelihoods.
The initiative, under the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P), forms part of the Government’s broader commitment to transforming Liberia’s agricultural sector under the Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda and ensuring that farmers have the infrastructure needed to move their produce from farms to markets.
Speaking during a community engagement with residents, farmers, and local leaders in Menowan, Wee District, Grand Bassa County, Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah said feeder roads remain among the most important investments for unlocking agricultural growth and creating economic opportunities in rural communities.
“The Government of Liberia recognizes that agriculture cannot thrive without access to markets. Through the Ministry of Agriculture and our STAR Project, we are working to identify critical feeder roads that will help farmers transport their produce, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase their incomes,” Minister Nuetah said.
He explained that the team will work closely with local authorities, community leaders, and residents to assess priority roads that directly support agricultural production and marketing activities.
According to the Minister, the Government is investing in agriculture not only through technical support and extension services but also by developing infrastructure that enables farmers to benefit fully from their hard work.
“We want to ensure that farmers can grow their crops and have reliable roads to get them to market. When roads improve, buyers can reach farming communities more easily, transportation costs decline, and farmers earn more from their produce,” he noted.
Minister Nuetah emphasized that infrastructure development is a key component of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s vision of using agriculture as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction.
During the visit, the Minister expressed optimism about the area’s agricultural potential after observing rice farms, fruit trees, and other agricultural activities along the route.
“I saw evidence of hardworking farmers producing rice, oranges, and other crops along the road here. This community has tremendous potential. With improved feeder roads and continued support through STAR-P, farmers here can increase production and contribute meaningfully to Liberia’s food security goals,” he said.
The Minister also encouraged residents to take full advantage of the opportunities that improved infrastructure will provide by expanding agricultural production and embracing farming as a business. He noted that better roads would help farmers access markets more easily, attract buyers, reduce transportation costs, and increase household incomes.
As part of its 2026 rural infrastructure program, STAR-P is targeting the rehabilitation and improvement of crucial farm-to-market roads across five counties, including Grand Bassa, Nimba, Margibi, Bong County, and Gbarpolu.
These investments are designed to connect farming communities to markets, reduce transportation challenges, lower post-harvest losses, and stimulate economic activity in rural areas. The Ministry of Agriculture is working closely with the Ministry of Public Works, which will provide the technical expertise required for road assessments, engineering designs, and implementation.
The Government of Liberia remains committed to ensuring that rural communities have the infrastructure, services, and support necessary to drive agricultural transformation and improve livelihoods across the country.
