Agriculture News

FAO Liberia recently hosted a stakeholder engagement session bringing together representatives from both the public and private sectors to discuss the KOICA-funded project, Green Jobs for Youth in Resilient Agrifood Systems. The engagement aimed to enhance the involvement of various stakeholders in defining the scope of the project, ensuring that its impact is maximized while prioritizing sustainability. The initiative focuses …

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has completed a landmark initiative to strengthen Liberia’s agricultural extension services and fast-track the country’s agricultural transformation under the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP). A workshop themed “Taking NADP to the People” was held at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) in Suakoko, Bong County, gathering over 100 field staff, including Regional Agriculture Coordinators (RACs), …

Josiah Pailay/ +231881913880/+231775260307/ Josiahpailay96@gmail.com Gbarnga City, Bong County – On January 17, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with its partners, officially launched the harvest of a lowland rice farm managed by the Rice, Cassava, and Vegetables Producers and Processor Union of Liberia. The farm, spanning over five hectares near Dolokelen Gboveh High School, is supported under the African …

By Nathan Kollie, nathankollie06@gmail.com  /0881062345/0776735197 Mark Jackson a dedicated rice farmer in Jorquelleh District Bong County with over two decades of experience, has tirelessly cultivated rice to sustain his family and bolster the local economy. Despite his steadfast commitment, escalating challenges have made his work increasingly difficult. Jackson has faced rising costs for farming inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and …

Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Declaration, which seeks to revolutionize Africa’s agri-food systems by 2035. Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung made this commitment when he delivered a special statement at the African Union Extra-Ordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programmes (CAADP) in Kampala, Uganda “The CAADP Declaration provides a bold and …

Kampala, Uganda – January 9, 2025: Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah held a high-level meeting with African Development Bank (AfDB) officials at the Speke Hotel in Muyoyo, Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, which took place on the margins of the CAADP meeting, focused on outlining Liberia’s vision for agricultural transformation and identifying strategic areas for collaboration. Dr. Nuetah expressed his …

Nathan Kollie/nathankollie06@gmail.com / 0881062345/0776735197 An emerging agricultural cooperative in Bong County has successfully harvested over six hectares of rice, marking a significant achievement in community-driven farming. Spearheaded by Josephine Williams, a passionate and experienced farmer, the cooperative has become a beacon of hope for local farmers seeking to improve their livelihoods. Josephine Williams, a leader within the cooperative, has played …

Josiah Pailay/+23188191388/+231775260307/josiahpailay96@gamil.com Under the stewardship of CEO Jacob Dennis, Moshav Liberia successfully ended a comprehensive daylong training session on beekeeping at the Gbarnga School of Theology’s main campus on December 28, 2024. The daylong Apicture training attracted a diverse group of farmers and students from different Colleges and Universities eager to learn about the vital role bees play in Liberia’s …

Arthur R. Tucker, Contributing  Writer The Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) has announced plans to commence a nationwide registration of cooperative societies in Liberia. The initiative is aimed at formalizing and streamlining cooperative operations across the country, thereby enhancing their contribution to national development. The registration exercise will target all cooperative societies, including those in agriculture, fisheries, and other sectors. The …

By: Kongoi Gborkorquellie, Contributing writer In a bold step toward transforming Liberia’s agriculture, Mr. Isaac F. Sulonteh, a Philippines-trained agronomist, is pioneering a breakthrough in rice production. At his “Zuritala Rice Multiplication Site” in Gbarnga, Bong County, Mr. Sulonteh showcased four high-yield rice varieties, positioning them as a cornerstone for achieving national food security. The multiplication of four rice varieties—two …