Agriculture News

By Moses Geply Maryland County, Liberia — A Swiss-based humanitarian organization, Arise from Ashes, has rolled out a hands-on agroecology training program in Maryland County schools to promote early agricultural education among Liberian students. The initiative, which began in 2022, focuses on three key farming practices: site selection, soil preparation, and composting for local fertilizer production. It has already reached …

Vienna, Austria – September 17, 2025 – Liberia has signed a new five-year Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), setting out priority areas of cooperation from 2026 to 2030 in agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection. The agreement was signed in Vienna by Liberia’s Agriculture Minister, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, and IAEA Deputy Director General and …

By Aaron Geezay Cestos City, Rivercess County – Rising sea levels linked to climate change are eroding the shores of Rivercess County, destroying coconut trees and threatening the livelihood of hundreds of residents who depend on coconut oil production for survival. Inhabitants of coastal communities, particularly in south-eastern Liberia, say the steady advance of the ocean has washed away large …

By Jefferson Massah, jeff.massah24@gmail.com Monrovia – Liberia’s efforts to modernize its agriculture sector are gaining momentum, as the Ministry of Agriculture moves closer to completing 13 mechanization service centers across the country. The Ministry says the initiative is a major step toward transforming farming from a largely subsistence activity into a productive, commercially viable sector. Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah …

By: Wilmot Konah / dadekolly20@gmail.com  / 0555666441 / 0775793638 Gbarn-la, Suakoko District, Bong County — Smallholder cocoa farmers in Bong County say they are trapped in poverty despite the crop’s potential to improve livelihoods, citing devastating plant disease, crumbling roads, and exploitative market practices as major barriers. The farmers are appealing to the Government of Liberia—through the Liberia Agricultural Commodities …

Addis Ababa – As the second Africa Climate Summit convenes in Addis Ababa, ActionAid International has called on African leaders to prioritize a just and sustainable transition away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture while rejecting what it described as “false solutions” to the climate crisis. The organization said the summit must focus on the rights of communities most affected …

By: Wilmot Konah Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, has unveiled plans for a dedicated program to empower young people in agriculture, signaling a strategic shift in the country’s efforts to revitalize its struggling food system. Speaking at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF 2025) in Dakar, Dr. Nuetah disclosed that the Ministry of Agriculture is restructuring one of …

By: Josiah Pailay Email: josiahpailay96@gmail.com | Tel: +231881913880 / +23177526037 Israel, September 2025 – Fifty-eight young Liberians have departed for Israel to pursue advanced studies in agriculture under the 2025/2026 program of the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT). The students will undergo an intensive 11-month program that blends theory and hands-on training, with a focus on modern farming …

By: George C. Kollie As part of government efforts to boost agricultural productivity across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to establish a farm machinery hub and warehouses in rural Montserrado The announcement was made over the weekend during the harvest of a lowland rice project in Kingsville Township by Mr. J. Dennis Wiagbe Jr., Project Coordinator …

By: Elton Wroinbee Tiah Grand Bassa University, with funding and support from the African Development Bank, has constructed a new rice and oil mill at its farm located in Edward James Town, Electoral District #5, Grand Bassa County. This project aims to enhance agricultural production, support local farmers, and promote food self-sufficiency in the region. The machines will help farmers …