Agriculture News

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 …

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 …

By Thomas West  Women are playing a pivotal role in transforming Liberia’s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security and economic growth. According to the Executive Director of the  Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASUDEV ) , the active participation of women farmers is not only helping to improve agricultural productivity but is also creating pathways for sustainable development …

By Judoemue M. Kollie The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), have concluded a two-day stakeholders’ consultation workshop aimed at a design of the new Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for Liberia to stimulate agricultural growth in the country. The COSOP which is a five years (2026-2030) strategic food …

By Joseph Titus Yekeryan GBONDOI, Bong  County- Esther Peter’s life has been defined by both hardship and resilience. At the age of 20, an accident forever altered the course of her life, leaving her with the loss of both legs. Yet, today, she stands not only in spirit but also as an example of grit in her rural community, where …

By: Emmanuel Bondo/+231888302924/+231770681699/[email protected] The Liberian Government has acknowledged the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as the top contributor to the country’s agricultural sector, commending its vital support in recent years. IFAD, a specialized agency of the United Nations, is dedicated to addressing poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. It is the only multilateral organization that focuses …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/   [email protected] Siah Town, Bomi – On March 11, 2025, Venecious Molley, CEO of Molley Farm, officially launched a significant cassava processing project on his 25-hectare farm in Suehn Mecca District, Bomi County. This venture marks a major expansion of his agricultural operations, which also include pig farming, poultry, and the cultivation of palm apples, fish, and …

By: Wilmot Konah/ 0555666441 / 0775s793638  [email protected] Christopher Sankolo, the new  Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), has introduced significant reforms to revitalize the institution since taking office in April 2024. In a telephone interview with the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network, Mr. Sankolo shared key updates, including the restoration of Liberia’s membership in the …