Agriculture News

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 …

Thomas West / thomaswest232@gmail.com  /0888972432/0775084260 The Ministry of Agriculture’s (MOA) Lofa County office has wrapped up a one-day Agriculture Coordination Conference (ACC), bringing together key stakeholders, including youth leaders and district commissioners, to assess progress, tackle challenges, and explore solutions for improving agricultural productivity in the region. During the meeting, participants shared updates on their achievements, highlighted ongoing issues, and …

By Josiah Pailay /+231880205406/+231775260307/ josiahpailay96@gmail.com In a major effort to revitalize Liberia’s rubber industry, the National Rubber Broker Farmers and Union of Liberia (NARBFUL), in collaboration with DEENAM BIOMASS-LIBERIA, has concluded a crucial stakeholders’ meeting with over 250 smallholder rubber farmers in Gbarnga, Bong County. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, aimed to address the challenges faced by smallholder …

By: Mellish Gbor/Nimba County /  gbormellish20@gmail.com An emerging youth-driven agriculture organization, Sons of the Soil Agrarian Organization (SOS-AID) has launched large-scale Aloe Vera production in Nimba County. Founded on August 9, 2021, by a group of passionate, certified young agriculturists, SOS-AID is making waves in the agricultural sector with its innovative and community-focused approach. The organization’s latest initiative centers on …

By MOA Communication Team  Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to boosting rice production in Liberia following a four-day visit to Nimba County. At the end of his visit, Dr. Nuetah announced an increase in the county’s lowland rice cultivation target from 1,500 to 1,700 hectares, citing the strong motivation of local farmers to support …

Nukanah Kollie /kollienukanah94@gmail.com The Panta Pride Foundation, in partnership with Collective Impact United and the Liberian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), has formalized an agreement to develop a 500-acre lowland rice farming project in Panta District, Bong County. Panta Pride Foundation will serve as the in-country research and development partner for Collective Impact United. At the signing ceremony, Dr. …

By LAEJNET Reporter  In a move to strengthen Liberia’s agricultural sector and tackle food insecurity, the Liberians Feed Yourself Agriculture Initiative (LIFAI-Inc) has engaged in a strategic discussion with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to explore opportunities for partnership and investment. According to the CEO of the group, James Kollie Galakpai meeting convened in Tinsue Town, Salayea District, …