Agriculture News

[Bensonville, Liberia] – The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Liberia’s agriculture sector, with a focus on empowering women, smallholder farmers, and agribusinesses. This commitment was highlighted during a field visit hosted for a high-level visiting World Bank delegation at the cassava processing site of Destiny Women Incorporated in Bensonville. During the visit, World Bank Vice President …

By Christina Sonpon, LAEJN Margibi Coordinator  For farmer Samuel Jimmy, agriculture has long been more than just a livelihood—it is the backbone of his family’s survival. Since 2016, he has cultivated a variety of vegetables, ranging from peppers, eggplants, cabbage, and watermelon. But despite his commitment and dedication, limited access to inputs and resources kept his yields modest. That changed …

By Ishmael F. Menkor Saclepea, Nimba County – At a time when Liberia continues to grapple with food insecurity, a young agriculturalist from Nimba County is charting a new path by introducing a climate-resilient bean variety that could redefine local farming practices. Marker Gbarwee, a graduate of the Booker T. Washington Institute and current student of General Agriculture at the …

By: Nukanah Kollie | kollienukanah94@gmail.com  Bong County, Liberia – Women are driving a new wave of agricultural empowerment through the Future Farmers of Liberia Empowerment for Women, an initiative transforming farming and community livelihoods in central Liberia. Established in 2019 by a group of young graduates, the organization secured 23.5 acres of farmland near Tucker Gate, outside Gbarnga, Bong County, …

By LAEJN Editorial Team Foyah, Lofa County – The Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P), funded by the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, is empowering and changing the face of smallholder farming in Liberia. One of the standout success stories and shining examples is the Mayour River …

 By Christiana Sonpon Kakata, Margibi County – The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, joined the global community in celebrating International Coffee Day with a colorful ceremony held on the campus of the Booker Washington Institute (BWI). The event brought together farmers, students, school administrators, local buyers, agricultural experts, and members of the public, all …

MOA Press Release:  The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Liberian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (LIFAAS), has hosted a one-day workshop on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to explore how new technologies can bridge extension gaps and improve the delivery of agricultural advisory services. The workshop brought together extension officers, civil society organizations, farmer-based groups, cooperatives, and private …

By Ben Brooks  River Gee County-  The Karford Multi-Purpose Farmers Cooperative Society in River Gee County has launched an initiative to boost palm and cocoa production, aligning with the government’s ARREST Agenda and supported by Agro Green Development, a local agricultural organization in Maryland County. Based in Upper Tienpo Statutory District, the cooperative unites nine communities under a common goal: …

EPA Press Release  New York, September 24, 2025 – The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has urged global donors and development partners to rally behind women smallholder farmers, calling for practical action to protect those most vulnerable to climate shocks. Speaking at a high-level roundtable in New York organized by …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/richardwilliamsp30@gmail.com Tubmanburg, Bomi – A daylong citizen discussion held over the weekend at the Tubmanburg Administrative Building marked the formal unveiling of a multi-million dollar agricultural investment by Kweni INC, an American-based company. The meeting brought together a broad cross-section of local stakeholders, including county leadership, women’s organizations, youth, elders, and traditional leaders, all invited to weigh …