Agriculture News

By Ishmael   Menkor, LAEJN Nimba Coordinator The Liberia Farmers Development Corporation (LIFADCO), a locally owned agricultural organization operating in Nimba County, has taken major steps to boost domestic rice production as part of efforts to reduce Liberia’s heavy dependence on imported rice. Liberia continues to spend more than US$200 million annually on rice importation, making rice one of the country’s …

GANTA, Nimba County — Liberia is taking new steps to strengthen its organic agriculture sector and improve access to premium international markets through a five-day capacity building workshop on the European Union’s updated organic certification standards. The training, organized under the GROW2 Project, is funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development …

By :Nukanah Kollie SUAKOKO, Bong County — The Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) is expanding the use of technology to improve climate monitoring and agricultural research in Liberia through two regional weather stations installed at its headquarters in Suakoko, Bong County. The stations are collecting and analyzing climate data from Bong, Nimba, and Lofa Counties, providing scientists with real-time information …

Media Release  The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has already begun deploying its technical teams across the various counties as part of the Nationwide Environmental Compliance Monitoring Exercise scheduled to run for two weeks. The exercise, which will begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, will cover all fifteen counties, aimed at ensuring strict compliance with environmental permits and regulations across …

By: Nukanah Kollie/ IFAJ-Alltech Young Leader & Fellow/ [email protected] GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY—On a quiet stretch along the Gbarnga–Lofa highway, about six kilometers from the Bong County Police Station, adjacent the Jor Creek, the sound of flowing water and activity around freshly dug ponds signals what Jeff Juahkollie believes could become part of Liberia’s agricultural future. Sitting near a series of fish …

In close collaboration with Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture, the Soil4Liberia Project has officially launched a nationwide soil mapping exercise aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through science, innovation, and data-driven farming practices. The landmark initiative, which commenced in Bong County, represents a major step toward strengthening national food security, improving agricultural productivity, and promoting sustainable land management across Liberia. …

Press Release  Nairobi, Kenya – 11 May 2026 – The West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 from 11–12 May 2026 in Nairobi, alongside key partners including the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (AGPAOC PMAWCA), the West African Development Bank (BOAD), and the European Union. Held under the high patronage …

Press Release  Sacramento, California, USA: The Government of Liberia and a delegation from California’s agricultural, academic, and investment sectors over the weekend launched a joint initiative to eliminate Liberia’s $200 million annual rice import bill and modernize the country’s farming sector. The initiative aims to combine Liberia’s natural resources and workforce with California’s innovation and investment by building a pathway to …

By: Richard Williams 0775339618/ 0881084573/[email protected] Suehn Mecca, Bomi county-A remarkable group of 35 predominance women in Allasala Town has formed the Human Initiative Agriculture Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society of Liberia to challenge stereotypes and promote sustainable farming. The cooperative is appealing for material and financial support to sustain its activities and broaden its vision of agricultural success. The women say their …

By: Nukanah Kollie/ IFAJ-Alltech Young Leader & Fellow/ [email protected] BONG COUNTY, Liberia — Deep in the fertile agricultural belt behind Palala in Kpai District, a bold experiment is unfolding at Sankofa Farm, one that could redefine Liberia’s approach to food production, nutrition, and agribusiness investment. At the center of this effort is the farm’s Chief Executive Officer, Nyamah Dunbar, who …