Agriculture News

Press Release  Like many government institutions in Liberia, the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has faced numerous challenges over the years, including low budgetary allocations that have, at times, hampered its operations. However, under the new leadership of Director General Christopher D. Sankolo, there appears to be a renewed commitment to enhancing the institution’s operational efficiency. In a bid …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/[email protected] Tubmanburg, Bomi County – In a heartfelt appeal, a young female agriculturist is calling for greater inclusivity and support for women in agriculture, urging her fellow women to invest in the land as a powerful means of economic empowerment and national development. Phelomena Yarwoah Lah, a trained forester and graduate of the Forestry Training Institute in …

By Thomas West/ 0888972432/0775084260/ [email protected] Siatta Gardiner Lewis, a passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Shalom Foods Production, is making significant strides in Liberia’s agribusiness sector. However, she acknowledges that despite the progress, there is still much to be done to fully realize the potential of her business and the industry at large. In an exclusive interview with Liberia Agricultural …

By Thomas West/0888972432/0775084260/[email protected]  Monrovia, Liberia – Madam Princess Yonmie, a dedicated agriculturalist and the Executive Director of Yonmie Containment Farm Incorporated, is calling for greater support and empowerment opportunities for women involved in agriculture across Liberia. Sharing her experiences as a female farmer and entrepreneur, Madam Yonmie reflected on her journey into agribusiness, which began modestly in 2022 with just …

By Arthur Tucker, Contributor The Government of Liberia (GOL), in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has provided significant logistical support to the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and enhancing market access across rural communities. Included in the 2025 fiscal budget, the Government has supplied the CDA with a Land Cruiser jeep, eight …

By. George C Kollie In a push to overcome gender barriers and compete alongside their male counterparts, several women farmers from Todee Statutory District in Montserrado County have shared powerful stories highlighting their remarkable contributions to Liberia’s agricultural sector. These female farmers are making remarkable strides in agriculture, overcoming challenges to establish thriving farms and contributing significantly to Liberia’s food …

Press Release  The Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) has launched a Women Empowerment Grant aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector in Montserrado County. This initiative is designed to enhance the economic opportunities of women fishery sector and strengthening their role in Liberia’s marine economy. The initiative, which is funded by the World Bank, is currently …

By: Moses Geply/ Maryland/Agri – Journalists Network of Liberia HARPER, Liberia — In a major breakthrough for agricultural research in Liberia, the College of Agriculture and Food Science at William V.S. Tubman University has successfully harvested its first rice from a Savannah demonstration site, challenging long-held beliefs about the viability of rice farming in such terrain. Last week, faculty members …

By T. Prince Mulbah/Zorzor, Lofa County/0777833054 | 088716888/ [email protected]  Nestled in the heart of Salayea District, where fertile landscapes fuel the ambitions of determined farmers, resides Washington Sator—a resilient 43-year-old high school graduate and a beacon of rural entrepreneurship. His story is one of perseverance, innovation, and an unyielding commitment to agricultural progress, with a vision to restore Lofa as …

By: Richard Williams/ 0775339618/ 0881084573/[email protected] Tubmanburg, Bomi County – In a move aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity, the Government of Liberia, through the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), has delivered vital farming implements to more than two hundred farmers across five cooperatives in Bomi County. The distribution, held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, seeks to empower smallholder farmers and enhance their …