Agriculture News

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/ tprincemulbah7@gmail.com  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/richardwilliamsp30@gmail.com 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 …

By George C Kollie, Rural Montserrado County  Agro Links Enterprise Inc., in partnership with various stakeholders, concluded a highly successful two-day agriculture trade fair in Kakata, which drew attention to the importance of agriculture as a cornerstone of Liberia’s economy. The event brought together farmers, agricultural businesses, and other key players to showcase innovations, promote sustainable farming practices, and foster …

By LAEJN Senior Reporter  The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has launched a five-month radio campaign to educate cocoa farmers and stakeholders about fair pricing, quality control, and sustainable practices in the cocoa industry. This campaign, which will be broadcast on 11 community radio stations across 6 counties, marks a significant step towards strengthening the cocoa sector in Liberia. …

(Monrovia, Liberia, February 20, 2025) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with its partners, has concluded a technical stocktake meeting aimed at reviewing the country’s progress in achieving its climate commitments under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 2.0. The event, held at the United Nations Building in Monrovia, took place in the Kofi Annan Conference Room. …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/richardwilliamsp30@gmail.com Tubmanburg, Bomi County: In a bid to bolster food production and foster sustainable development, Bomi County in western Liberia has embarked on an agriculture initiative known as the Bomi Agriculture Program (BAP) 2025. Covering five administrative districts, each district has committed to dedicating one hundred hectares of farmland annually to this project. Aligned with Liberia’s national …

By: Josiah Pailay/+231881913880 / +231775260307/josiahpailay96@gmail.com Gbarnga, Bong County – Mr. Isaac Flomo Sulonteh, the founder and Executive Director of Zuritala Rice Multiplication, has officially commenced the harvest of three newly multiplied rice varieties that he began working on in 2023. According to Mr. Sulonteh, the three varieties—temporarily designated X1, X2, and X3—were planted on November 9, 2024. The official harvest …

Media Release  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:  On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security during a high-level meeting with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Mr. Alvaro Lario. He expressed appreciation for IFAD’s continuous support, including the establishment of an IFAD …

Story Written By Mellish Gbor, Nimba County  In Nimba County, a young agricultural researcher, D Marker Gbarwee, is significantly impacting agriculture. Gbarwee, currently pursuing a BSc in General Agriculture at Liberia International Christian College, has spent the past eight years researching the potential of cowpea, a staple crop in the region. His efforts have culminated in the development of the …