Agriculture News

By Mellish Gbor, Nimba County/gbormellish20@gmail.com  The San-Kwadoo Agriculture Cooperative in Sahnpa, Blinon Administrative District is making significant strides in improving food security in Nimba County through innovative farming practices and community-driven agricultural initiatives. The cooperative, established by local farmers, has become a model of resilience and productivity, boosting livelihoods and reinforcing the agricultural sector as a pillar of economic growth …

By: Moses Geply/Maryland County Harper, Maryland County—In a bold move to reshape the economic landscape of Maryland County, young people are leading efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector, defying the notion that Liberia’s youth are solely focused on politics for personal gain. Spearheaded by the Maryland Youth Development Association (MYDA), this movement is championing local rice production to combat food …

Thomas West thomaswest232@gmail.com  /0888972432/0775084260 Salala, Bong County – The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the Tutumu Agriculture and Vocational Training Center, has successfully concluded a week-long agroecology training program for 150 young individuals in Salala District, Bong County. The training aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in sustainable farming, including pig production, soil conservation, and climate-smart …

By: Josiah Pailay /+231881913880/+231775260307/josiahpailay96@gmail.com As part of boosting agricultural education in Liberia, the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Ministry of Agriculture, has donated a brand-new power tiller to the administration of the Bong County Technical College (BCTC). The donation according to the Ministry aims to enhance the operational efficiency of the college’s Agriculture Department, the only government-run Technical College …

By: Richard Williams/ 0775339618/ 0881084573/ richardwilliamsp30@gmail.com Bomi County, Liberia – The West Africa Learning Center for No-Till Agriculture International (WALCENTAI) has launched a specialized training program in Bomi County, aimed at equipping farmers with innovative no-till agricultural practices. This initiative seeks to empower mainly youth with technical skills and knowledge in crop and animal production. Providing an overview of the …

By T. Prince Mulbah/ Zorzor, Lofa County/ 0777833054 | 088716888/tprincemulbah7@gmail.com Salayea, Lofa County – A multi-purpose farming group in Salayea District is urgently calling on the government of Liberia to address the critical need for a concrete bridge to connect the Gbarlin clan, a key agricultural hub in the region. The Gbarlin clan, home to the last remaining mature forest …

By: Wilmot Konah/0555666441/0775793638/ dadekolly20@gmail.com  Suakoko, Bong: To address the growing concern of food insecurity in the region, Suakoko Chiefdom has officially launched communal farming initiatives. This move is part of a larger push to reduce Liberia’s dependency on imported food and ensure that local communities can produce their sustenance. Hon. Bennie Vio, the Paramount Chief of Suakoko Chiefdom, expressed deep …

By LAEJNet Senior Reporter, Thomas West  Monrovia, Liberia – During his State of the Nation Address, President Joseph Boakai unveiled plans to establish a palm and vegetable oil refinery aimed at boosting commercial production and strengthening Liberia’s agro-processing sector. The initiative, which aligns with the government’s broader agenda for economic diversification and industrialization, is expected to enhance value addition in …

Josiah Pailay /+231881913880/+231775260307/josiahpailay96@gmail.com    Gbarnga City, Bong County: Rev. James S. Paye, Founder and Executive Director of the Rice, Cassava, and Vegetables Producers and Processors Union of Liberia, has issued a passionate call to the national government to increase its support for Liberia’s agriculture sector, which he deems crucial for the nation’s economic development and food security. In a recent conversation …

By Thomas West, LAEJN Senior Reporter Monrovia, Liberia – In his annual State of the Nation address, President Joseph Boakai announced the launch of a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing Liberia’s agricultural productivity. The President revealed plans for the construction of five mechanization centers across the country mainly in Bong, Lofa, Margibi, Montserrado, and Nimba. These centers will provide smallholder …