Agriculture News

KAKATA, Margibi County — The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), through the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), in partnership with the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN), has launched a nationwide food security and nutrition awareness campaign. The campaign was officially launched on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Kakata City, Margibi County. It is funded by the Government of Liberia …

MOA Press Release Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has concluded discussions with the Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of the MAINLAND GROUP on the expansion of the Group’s investment in Liberia. The discussions were held as part of activities marking the Group’s Annual Gala 2026 held at the Grand Hyatt Changsha in Hunan Province, the People’s …

By: Nukanah Kollie Under the hot sun and amid rows of vegetables, fish ponds, compost pits, and buzzing beehives, young Liberians are redefining agriculture, not as punishment or a last resort, but as innovation, entrepreneurship, and a national responsibility. At the agricultural training farm of the Youth International Training Institute (YITI), dozens of young people drawn from different institutions and …

 Alvin M. D. Gueh, Solomon Kollie & Gobah Sehboe KAKATA, Margibi County — What was once a symbol of agricultural promise in Margibi County has become a source of fear, insecurity, and environmental concern for nearby residents. The Fabrar Milling Company, a rice processing facility located in Kakata, has been abandoned since mid-2022, leaving behind deteriorating infrastructure, overgrown surroundings, and …

By Jeff Massah As Liberia seeks to diversify its economy and strengthen domestic revenue generation, the tourism sector continues to emerge as a promising but largely underdeveloped area. Despite the country’s rich natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and agricultural potential, substantial investment in tourism has remained limited over the years. However, renewed hope is emerging with the establishment of the Liberia …

By Nathan Kollie Smallholder farmers in Bong County have recorded their first successful watermelon harvest following months of recovery from devastating floods, marking a major milestone in their return to agricultural productivity and food security. The harvest follows timely humanitarian intervention by the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), with funding support from the Economic Community of West African States …

By LAEJN Editorial Team  Nyangba, Grand Bassa County  — For years, the mangrove forests of Nyangba were under siege. Trees were cut relentlessly for firewood and fish drying, leaving the coastline bare and local fish stocks dwindling. Families who depended on fishing for their livelihoods were facing the consequences, and the fragile coastal ecosystem was showing signs of severe stress. …

By Thomas West Saclepea, Nimba County – The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has officially inaugurated five modern agricultural markets across Nimba County, a move aimed at enhancing smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and promoting rural economic growth. Constructed under the Ministry’s Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) with financial support from the World Bank, the markets represent an investment of over US$950,000. The …

By Thomas West The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), in partnership with national and international development partners, has honored outstanding farmers across the country who participated in the 2025 National Agriculture Fair, recognizing excellence, innovation, and commitment to agricultural development in Liberia. The honoring ceremony held in Bong County brought together farmers, agribusiness operators, policymakers, traditional leaders, development partners, and government …

By LAEJN Editorial Team Small and medium agro-processors in Liberia continue to face major constraints, including limited access to finance, labor-intensive production methods, weak food safety standards, and restricted market access. These challenges disproportionately affect women-led enterprises and limit their ability to scale operations, create jobs, and integrate into structured agricultural value chains. Nimba Pastry Before RETRAP Support Before support …