Agriculture News

NaFAA Press Release  Representatives from relevant Government Ministries and Agencies are nearing conclusion on a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) intended to enhance cooperation to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, (IUU) in Liberian waters during an intense three-day working session held in Monrovia. The Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) is the first binding international agreement that targets illegal, unreported, and unregulated …

By: Joseph Titus Yekeryan KPAYMUE, Bong County – Kermue Jutee returns from his 10 acres of beans, pepper, and okra farm on a wet Saturday afternoon, looking very frustrated. As a well-known  Farmer who has been cultivating big plots of land over the past 10 years, he  is now worried about what else to do to earn money to support his …

By LINA The Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulation Authority (LACRA) Mr. Christopher D. Sankolo has called on stakeholders in the agricultural sector to view the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as Liberia’s initiative which is intended for the good of the country.Speaking Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Public and Private Stakeholders Conference on the Roadmap to …

UNDP Press Release  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has conducted a five-day technical training on the use of aggro-farming tools, equipment, and machinery under the Accelerated Community Development Program (ACDP) for six farmer cooperatives simultaneously in Gbarpolu and Bong counties. The six cooperatives came from targeted communities in Bong, Lofa, Rivercess, Nimba, Bomi, and Gbarpolu under the ACDP Program. …

Rome, Italy-The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority NaFAA has held a successful bilateral engagement with Manuel Barange, the Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, during the Committee on Fisheries, 36th Session (COFI 36), at FAO headquarters in the Canada room. The bilateral meeting held recently …

Written by Thomas West Deputy Agriculture Minister for Regional Development Research and Extension, Moses Gbaryan, has urged cooperative societies in Liberia to prioritize the needs of smallholder farmers and to operate with the highest standards of integrity. His appeal was made during the observance of International Cooperatives Day, a global event celebrating the contributions of cooperatives to socio-economic development. This …

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially launched the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP), a visionary six-year blueprint designed to transform Liberia’s agricultural sector and achieve self-sufficiency in food production. In his compelling address, President Boakai called upon all Liberians to actively participate in what he termed an “agricultural revolution.” He envisioned a future where “no one …

By J. M. Kollie Liberia joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Cooperatives Day, an event that highlights the vital role cooperatives play in socio-economic development and community empowerment. The day was marked by various activities, including speeches, exhibitions, and community outreach programs aimed at promoting the cooperative movement in the country. In a ceremony held in Voinjama, …

By LANJNET Reporter  The Chief Executive Officer of Liberia Feed Yourself Agriculture Initiative, James Kollie Galakpai has called for urgent measures to address food security in the country. This plea comes amid growing concerns over the nation’s ability to sustain its food supply and the increasing challenges faced by farmers. In a recent statement, Mr. Kollie Galakpai emphasized the critical …

By LAENJ Network Reporter  The Ministry of Agriculture in Liberia has presented to President Joseph Boakai a comprehensive 6-year National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP). This strategic document aims to enhance food security, increase agricultural productivity, and promote sustainable development across Liberia. The NADP, meticulously crafted over several months, outlines a series of initiatives designed to address the agriculture sector’s critical …