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By Mark Dahn
Vicent Town, Bomi County, Liberia — For nearly two decades, Eggland Liberia Poultry Farm struggled with production due to financial and technical challenges. Established in 2004 in Vicent Town, Bomi County, the farm’s poultry houses remained empty as operations came to a halt, leaving its vision and potential unrealized.
Relief and transformation arrived in 2024 when the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), a World Bank and the Government of Liberia-funded project at the Ministry of Agriculture, intervened to revive the dormant enterprise. Today, Eggland Farm is thriving again, housing more than 10,000 chickens, producing eggs daily, and creating employment opportunities for residents.
For Prince S. Kenyor, General Manager of Eggland Liberia, the farm’s resurgence represents a remarkable journey from uncertainty to growth.
“When we restarted, we had just 500 birds, producing only one carton of eggs per day,” Kenyor recalled. “Today, thanks to RETRAP, we have more than 10,000 birds, including 3,000 active layers and another 8,000 in the brooding houses.”
The revival was made possible through RETRAP’s targeted support package, which included poultry stock, solar energy infrastructure, feed supplies, and modern poultry housing facilities.
“RETRAP provided us with the birds, solar panels that power the farm around the clock, feed for the chickens, and the housing facilities where the birds are kept,” Kenyor explained. “Without this support, we could not have resumed operations after 20 years.”
The solar power system has been particularly transformative, ensuring uninterrupted operations and reducing dependence on costly and unreliable energy sources.
The revival of Eggland Farm is not only boosting poultry production but also improving livelihoods.
The farm currently employs 10 workers, all of whom receive regular salaries twice each month. For many families, these jobs provide a reliable source of income and greater economic stability.
Kenyor believes the farm’s potential extends far beyond its current achievements.
“We are not planning to remain small,” he said. “Our goal is to become Liberia’s leading poultry farm. Between now and July, we expect to produce 15 cartons of eggs daily, and by next year, even more.”
The farm’s growth has become a symbol of resilience and demonstrates how targeted agricultural investments can revitalize businesses, create jobs, and stimulate local economic development.
Despite its impressive progress, Eggland continues to face significant challenges that threaten its ability to scale up operations.
Transportation remains one of the farm’s biggest obstacles. Without reliable vehicles, moving eggs to markets is both costly and inefficient. Currently, eggs are transported primarily by motorbike along the often rough and difficult Bomi Highway, limiting access to larger markets.
Packaging is another critical concern. The lack of modern packaging materials reduces the farm’s competitiveness and increases the risk of egg breakage during transportation.
As production continues to grow, the farm also requires additional poultry housing and feed storage facilities to meet rising demand.
“We are producing, but we need support for transportation and packaging,” Kenyor noted. “These are the challenges preventing us from reaching our full potential.
RETRAP’s Broader Impact Across Liberia
Eggland Farm is one of many agricultural enterprises benefiting from RETRAP’s interventions across Liberia.
Through grants, infrastructure development, capacity-building, and technical assistance, the project has supported numerous agribusinesses, farmer cooperatives, and rural entrepreneurs. RETRAP has helped improve agricultural productivity, strengthen market access, and promote climate-smart farming practices.
Its investments have contributed to the growth of several agricultural value chains, including poultry, cassava, rubber, and livestock production.
By reviving dormant enterprises and empowering smallholder farmers, RETRAP is helping to reshape Liberia’s agricultural landscape while enhancing food security and economic opportunities in rural communities.
Looking Ahead
Eggland Farm’s ambitions remain high. By July 2026, management expects daily egg production to increase significantly, with further expansion planned for 2027.
To achieve these goals, Kenyor is seeking additional partnerships and investments to address transportation, packaging, and infrastructure constraints.
“With more support, Eggland can make Liberia proud,” he said. “We want to grow bigger and contribute even more to the country’s food security and economic development.”
A Testament to Resilience
Eggland Liberia’s transformation from a dormant poultry farm into a growing agribusiness success story demonstrates the power of targeted agricultural investment.
For Kenyor and his team, the farm represents more than a business venture. It is a dream revived, a source of hope for local communities, and a powerful example of what can be achieved when farmers and agribusinesses receive the support they need to succeed.
As the farm continues to expand, its story serves as a reminder that with the right investment, innovation, and partnerships, Liberia’s agricultural sector can become a driving force for economic growth, job creation, and food security.
