Agriculture News

By LAEJN Editorial Team Foyah, Lofa County – The Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P), funded by the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, is empowering and changing the face of smallholder farming in Liberia. One of the standout success stories and shining examples is the Mayour River …

 By Christiana Sonpon Kakata, Margibi County – The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, joined the global community in celebrating International Coffee Day with a colorful ceremony held on the campus of the Booker Washington Institute (BWI). The event brought together farmers, students, school administrators, local buyers, agricultural experts, and members of the public, all …

MOA Press Release:  The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Liberian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (LIFAAS), has hosted a one-day workshop on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to explore how new technologies can bridge extension gaps and improve the delivery of agricultural advisory services. The workshop brought together extension officers, civil society organizations, farmer-based groups, cooperatives, and private …

By Ben Brooks  River Gee County-  The Karford Multi-Purpose Farmers Cooperative Society in River Gee County has launched an initiative to boost palm and cocoa production, aligning with the government’s ARREST Agenda and supported by Agro Green Development, a local agricultural organization in Maryland County. Based in Upper Tienpo Statutory District, the cooperative unites nine communities under a common goal: …

EPA Press Release  New York, September 24, 2025 – The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has urged global donors and development partners to rally behind women smallholder farmers, calling for practical action to protect those most vulnerable to climate shocks. Speaking at a high-level roundtable in New York organized by …

By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/richardwilliamsp30@gmail.com Tubmanburg, Bomi – A daylong citizen discussion held over the weekend at the Tubmanburg Administrative Building marked the formal unveiling of a multi-million dollar agricultural investment by Kweni INC, an American-based company. The meeting brought together a broad cross-section of local stakeholders, including county leadership, women’s organizations, youth, elders, and traditional leaders, all invited to weigh …

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 …