By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/ [email protected] Tubmanburg, Bomi County — Residents of Zalakai, a town in Senjeh District, Bomi County, have expressed growing concern over environmental damage and disruption of livelihoods allegedly caused by the operations of the Congo Mining Company. The community, home to over 500 residents, is reeling from blocked water sources and pollution associated with the company’s preparations …

By Thomas West /0888972432/0775084260/ [email protected] Monrovia, Liberia – In a bid to enhance women’s participation in agriculture and address the challenges posed by climate change, over 100 women recently completed an intensive eight-day training program in Agroecology, Climate Change, and Sustainable Agriculture Practices. The training, organized by Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASUDEV) in collaboration with the Kwakeh Multipurpose …

Josiah Pailay/ +231881913880/+231775260307/ [email protected] The Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Christopher Sankolo, has called on Liberian journalists to shift their focus toward agriculture reporting, emphasizing its role in national development and poverty reduction. Speaking at the opening of a one-day seminar on Agriculture Journalism in Paynesville on Wednesday, Mr. Sankolo expressed concern that the media …

 [Monrovia, Liberia – April 3, 2025] : Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has dismissed recent allegations made by Senator Nathaniel McGill, accusing the Ministry of mismanaging US$200 million in agricultural funds. He described the allegations as “misleading,” providing a thorough explanation of two major projects under the Ministry’s oversight: the STAR Project and the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), …

By LAEJN Environmental Analyst Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County: In a renewed effort to strengthen its climate resilience and mitigation strategies, Liberia has commenced a technical review of its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). Environmental stakeholders, policymakers, and technical experts have gathered in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, for a two-day consultative workshop centered on the theme “Enhancing, Coordinating, …

By Josiah Pailay +231881913880/+231775260307 [email protected] The Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN), with support from the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Wednesday, March 26, 2025, concluded a one-day Agricultural Journalism Seminar at the Amazing Plaza in Paynesville City, near Monrovia. The seminar, held under the theme “Strengthening Agricultural Journalism in Liberia to Improve Farmers’ Access to Information,” sought …

Press Release  (Buchana, Grand Bassa, March 23, 2025)-The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has concluded a three-day Climate Learning and Exchange Forum for members of the Liberian Senate and their staffers under the theme “Advancing Legislative Actions for Climate Mitigation in Liberia.” The event, which started on March 20, 2025, and ended on Saturday, March 23, 2025, was held in …

By Moses Geply BARROBO GLOFAKEN, Maryland County — In a concerted effort to push toward sustainable farming, seventeen farmers—fourteen women and three men— recently gathered at the Arise from Ashes demonstration farm in Barrobo Glofaken for a hands-on training in compost production and application. The initiative is part of the nonprofit’s wider mission to build climate-resilient communities through eco-friendly agricultural …

By: Joseph Titus Yekeryan Sianneh H. Kulleh, a graduate of Cuttington University with a BSc degree in Plant and Soil Science, is among the growing number of Liberian farmers who are determined to turn their passion for agriculture into a means of economic sustainability. This season, she has embarked on an ambitious journey into vegetable farming, cultivating a variety of …

By Nukanah Kollie    [email protected] Mr. Joseph Ndebeh, an agricultural scientist at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) and lecturer at Cuttington University College of Agriculture & Sustainable Development, expresses deep concerns about Liberia’s farmers’ challenges due to climate change. Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Ndebeh’s calm conduct and connection to the land reflect his passion for both his professional …