Agriculture News

By LAJN Network Reporter As part of a quest to enhance food security and educational outcomes, the Ministry of Agriculture and the World Food Program (WFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster the school feeding program in rural Liberia. The agreement aims to ensure that school children in underserved areas receive nutritious meals, thereby improving attendance and …

By LAEJNET Bong Correspondent  A pig farmer residing in Gbarnga, Bong County David Paye is urgently seeking assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture to sustain his farm amid escalating costs of feed and medication. Paye, who has dedicated over 3 years to pig farming, is now grappling with severe financial difficulties that threaten the survival of his livestock and livelihood. …

By LAEJNET Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture in Liberia has officially launched an ambitious Peri-Urban Farm Project aimed at enhancing food security, improving urban nutrition, and providing employment opportunities in four major cities: Monrovia, Gbarnga, Kakata, and Ganta. The initiative, funded by a combination of government resources and international development aid, seeks to address the growing food demands in urban …

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $10 million from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to implement activities and scale up the impact of the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security project in Liberia. The project aims to improve food and nutrition security and reduce poverty of targeted rural …

MOA Press Release  The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Liberia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture. The MOU, formulated on June 18, 2024, is a major boost towards enhancing technical cooperation and capacity building in the …

Story Written By LAEJNET Senior Reporter  In recent years, the agricultural sector has seen a rising trend of young female farmers stepping into the industry, bringing with them a fresh perspective and innovative ideas. These women are now calling for better market access and more opportunities for value addition to ensure their businesses thrive and contribute effectively to the economy. …

By MOA Communication Team  As part of bold steps towards enhancing Liberia’s agriculture sector development, 20 young Liberian agricultural extension officers have left the country to undergo a transformative training course at the Agricultural Technology and Management Seminar on Liberia in Beijing, China. The three-week training, to begin on June 20, 2024, further demonstrates the stronger collaboration between the Liberian …

Monrovia, Liberia-The Sixteen Regional Meeting of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), West Africa Task Force (WATF) has ended in Liberia with the Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to the fight against illegal, unreported and Unregulated fishing. Madam Emma Metieh Glassco disclosed during the meeting that Liberia through …

By NaFAA Communication Team  A Five-day National workshop on the review of National Fisheries and  Aquaculture policies for alignment with the policy framework and reform strategy for fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa has commenced in Liberia with the Deputy Director General for Administration at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA disclosing the Fisheries Authority’s willingness to Align its National …

Media Release by NaFAA Communication Team  The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), in cooperation with the government of Liberia under the aegis of its National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is hosting the sixteenth regional meeting of the FCWC West Africa Task Force (WATF) to end illegal fishing. The meeting which started today runs from  …