Agriculture News

The National Rice Federation of Liberia in collaboration with all the Agriculture sub-sectors of the Republic recently issued released a press statement expressing serious concern over the establishment of the Rice Committee by the President of Liberia, to the exclusion of the National Rice Federation of Liberia (NRFL) and the Central Agriculture Research Institution (CARI). The National Rice Federation mentioned …

UNDP Press Release  In a significant boost to the local agriculture sector, the Liberia Vegetable Seller Association (LVSA) celebrated the commissioning of a new solar-powered prefab container and solar freezer storage facilities at the omega market on Wednesday 29 May. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Livelihood & Employment Creation Project procured two forty-foot solar-powered prefab facilities and …

The Ministry of Agriculture, led by Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, is hosting a 4-day strategic planning retreat to align donor-funded projects with Liberia’s National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP), supporting President Joseph N. Boakai’s agenda. Dr. Nuetah emphasized the importance of aligning donor funding with government priorities, ensuring better communication, procurement, monitoring, and legal oversight. Pascaline Barankeba from IFAD affirmed support, …

By Emmanuel Degleh, Kakata, Margibi County KONOLA, Margibi- A former representative candidate of Margibi’s fifth electoral district Alice Baysah has turned to investing in agriculture months after losing in the 2023 election as well as resigning her job with the Lutheran Church in Liberia. In the wake of her unsuccessful bid for the district number five representative seat, Baysah has …

US Embassy Liberia Press Release  The United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Liberia, on May 22, 2024, signed co-investment grants to improve food crop production, processing, and marketing. These grants are co-investments made with eleven agricultural cooperatives and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Bong, Nimba, Montserrado, and Grand Bassa counties. This initiative is a …

By LAEJNet  Staff  Writer /agrijourna@gmail.com  With financial support from the Swedish-based NGO Kvinna till Kvinna, the  Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASUDEV) has moved a step forward to announce the expansion of its Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) initiative to four additional communities in Montserrado and Margibi Counties.    This initiative aims to empower more women in rural areas …

ERO Press Release/09/21/2024 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Rice Observatory (ERO) has announced hosting its first Annual General Assembly, scheduled from May 21st to May 23rd, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The assembly is a forum organized to allow participants from across the sub-region to share views on best practices towards aligning goals and charting a roadmap to …

FAO Release/Foya, Lofa County, May 19, 2024: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liberia, represented by Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, along with Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, J. Alexander Nutah, embarked on a visit to various farms in Lofa County over the weekend. The objective was to assess the progress made by farmers in advancing Liberia’s journey towards …

By Darlington Porkpa/porkpad3@gmail.com   The Ministry of Agriculture in Liberia, in collaboration with its strategic partners, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, commenced the validation process of crucial policy documents aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape of the country in Gbarnga, Bong County.  The validation marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s journey towards sustainable agricultural development and food security. The validation process …

Press Release  Wednesday, May 8, 2024:  The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung presided over the inaugural meeting of the National Food Security and Nutrition Steering Committee on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The committee, comprising sector line ministers and government agencies, convened to discuss key initiatives and strategies. As the National Chairperson of the Food Security and Nutrition Steering …