Agriculture News

By: Nukanah Kollie /kollienukanah94@gmail.com Naivasha, Kenya — Situated in the heart of Kenya’s beautiful Rift Valley region, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Naivasha stands as a leading national research hub dedicated to advancing poultry, dairy, and pig production. The facility combines cutting-edge research, innovative technology, and community outreach programs to enhance food security, increase incomes, and empower …

MOA Press Release  The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially commenced the rehabilitation and reconstruction of eighteen (18) rural road lots in Lofa County under the Tree Crops Extension Project II (TCEP II). Supported by funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the project represents a significant push to improve rural infrastructure, strengthen value …

By: Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh As the dry season gradually sets in, farmer from the Mandamon, Puokpeh, and Work and See Corporative Farming Groups in Grand Gedeh and River Gee Counties benefiting from the Smallholder Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) Project say, they are deeply worried about the survival of their rice farms given the delay and poor construction …

By Wilmot Konah Suakoko, Bong County:  The Seed Development and Certification Agency (SDCA) has concluded a three-day intensive seed quality enhancement training in Bong County, bringing together key actors in Liberia’s agriculture sector to strengthen national seed certification and inspection standards. The training, held from November 12 to 14, 2025, is part of ongoing efforts to professionalize the country’s seed …

By Nathan Kollie The National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) has completed a county-wide assessment mission in Bong County as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food distribution programs benefiting schools and vulnerable institutions across the country. The assessment, led by NFAA Director General Boakai  M. Sheriff, is part of a nationwide data-collection and coordination initiative intended to improve government-supported food …

 LAEJN Publication  Voinjama, Lofa County – In a major step toward advancing women’s empowerment and economic inclusion in Liberia, the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) has embarked on a nationwide effort to establish the National Women’s Cooperative Alliance of Liberia.  The initiative was recently launched in Lofa County with the certification of several women-led cooperatives. The colorful and well-attended ceremony, held …

EU Press Release , Monrovia, 11 November 2025 The European Union (EU), the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Agriculture, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have officially launched the Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health in ACP Countries (ILSA) program, a transformative €5 million initiative aimed at restoring soil health, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing …

By LAEJN Editorial Team Despite a recent World Bank report highlighting agriculture as the main driver of Liberia’s 4.0% GDP growth in 2024—contributing an estimated 1.3 percentage points to overall expansion—the sector has once again received a minimal allocation in the government’s 2026 draft national budget. The proposed USD 13.6 million for agriculture represents just 1% of the total USD …

By Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh Dougee, Grand Gedeh County – Grinding Cassava with her hands using the locally made grinder, Julie says took she and her young children several hours and days of hard labor. Some days, their fingers got grinded as the blood would roll down into the cassava, but yet, even with the pains, they had no option, but …

Press Release  The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a ten-day Implementation Support Mission (ISM) to evaluate progress under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)—a flagship initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods, boosting agribusiness growth, and advancing sustainable agricultural development across Liberia. The mission seeks to assess the project’s achievements, identify key implementation challenges, and …