Monrovia, Liberia — Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has officially launched the 2025 National Agriculture Fair (NAF), reaffirming the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and promoting food self-sufficiency across Liberia. The fair is scheduled to take place in Ganta, Nimba County, from December 9 to 13, 2025, under the theme “Empowering Farmers, Enriching the Nation.” It will bring together …
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Press Release Investing in the climate resilience of smallholder farmers would cost less than maintaining harmful global agricultural subsidies, according to a new analysis released ahead of the COP30 climate summit. The study, conducted by Climate Focus on behalf of Family Farmers for Climate Action, a global alliance representing 95 million small producers across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the …
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MOA Press: Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has concluded a successful four-day working mission to Nansha District, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, where he participated in the 2025 International Conference on Agricultural Service Trade held under the theme “Digitization-Empowered Value Chain.” The visit, organized at the request of China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, focused on strengthening …
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By LAEJN Editorial Team The Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and other partners, has launched the National Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Agriculture-Based Deforestation, a key initiative aimed at fostering partnership and coordination among government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society to promote sustainable, deforestation-free agricultural production. The platform was launched under …
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Press Release Liberia has taken a crucial preparatory step toward developing a comprehensive national forest map, a cornerstone for meeting the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) through the validation of the consultant’s scope of work for the mapping exercise. The process, led by the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) in partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI), brought together …
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Conservation International (CI) has concluded a two-day capacity-building training for Frontline Conservationists (FCs) in Lofa County under the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program. The training sought to enhance the technical and practical skills of community-based conservation workers who play a vital role in safeguarding Liberia’s rich forests and wildlife habitats. The initiative brought together FCs from …
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By Nukanah Kollie The International Seed Federation (ISF) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) have announced a powerful new collaboration aimed at strengthening innovation, sustainability, and resilience across the global agri-food system. The announcement comes during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show and in the lead-up to the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Together, the two …
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By: Nukanah Kollie Nairobi, Kenya – As the curtains fell on the 2025 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, the air was thick with gratitude, laughter, and reflection. Amid cheers, music, and heartfelt tributes, delegates celebrated not only the success of the congress but also the 20th anniversary of one of agricultural journalism’s most transformative initiatives, …
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EU Press Release The European Union, in partnership with the Government of Liberia and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Wednesday, October 22, 2025 officially launched the Liberia Land and Soil Resources Knowledge Project (Soils4Liberia), a landmark US$4.6 million initiative aimed at strengthening Liberia’s capacity for sustainable land and soil management. Funded by the European Union Delegation to Liberia …
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By LAEJN In a move to strengthen market access for smallholder farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) and with support from the World Bank, has officially handed over a modern vegetable kiosk at Barnersville Junction, situated in the Monrovia suburb. The facility is expected to transform how farmers sell their produce and enhance food …
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