Agriculture News

By: Wilmot Konah / dadekolly20@gmail.com  / 0555666441 / 0775793638 Gbarn-la, Suakoko District, Bong County — Smallholder cocoa farmers in Bong County say they are trapped in poverty despite the crop’s potential to improve livelihoods, citing devastating plant disease, crumbling roads, and exploitative market practices as major barriers. The farmers are appealing to the Government of Liberia—through the Liberia Agricultural Commodities …

Addis Ababa – As the second Africa Climate Summit convenes in Addis Ababa, ActionAid International has called on African leaders to prioritize a just and sustainable transition away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture while rejecting what it described as “false solutions” to the climate crisis. The organization said the summit must focus on the rights of communities most affected …

By: Wilmot Konah Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, has unveiled plans for a dedicated program to empower young people in agriculture, signaling a strategic shift in the country’s efforts to revitalize its struggling food system. Speaking at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF 2025) in Dakar, Dr. Nuetah disclosed that the Ministry of Agriculture is restructuring one of …

By: Josiah Pailay Email: josiahpailay96@gmail.com | Tel: +231881913880 / +23177526037 Israel, September 2025 – Fifty-eight young Liberians have departed for Israel to pursue advanced studies in agriculture under the 2025/2026 program of the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT). The students will undergo an intensive 11-month program that blends theory and hands-on training, with a focus on modern farming …

By: George C. Kollie As part of government efforts to boost agricultural productivity across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to establish a farm machinery hub and warehouses in rural Montserrado The announcement was made over the weekend during the harvest of a lowland rice project in Kingsville Township by Mr. J. Dennis Wiagbe Jr., Project Coordinator …

By: Elton Wroinbee Tiah Grand Bassa University, with funding and support from the African Development Bank, has constructed a new rice and oil mill at its farm located in Edward James Town, Electoral District #5, Grand Bassa County. This project aims to enhance agricultural production, support local farmers, and promote food self-sufficiency in the region. The machines will help farmers …

By Aaron Geezay Gblorseo Town, River Cess County – The Chief Executive Officer of H.P. Multiline, producer of River Cess’ first “Super Gari,” has appealed to the Liberian government to increase support for businesses engaged in adding value to locally grown food products. Hannah Jensen, CEO of H.P. Multiline, stated that government intervention in strengthening homegrown food initiatives is crucial …

Ben TC Brooks The Cooperative Development Agency has conducted a two-day training session focused on enhancing financial management, record-keeping, and leadership skills for local farmer cooperatives in River Gee County, designed to improve operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and leadership roles within the agricultural sector. The training aimed to empower cooperative leaders and members with the necessary knowledge and skills to …

By Jefferson Massah/jeff.massah24@gmail.com /+231886828622 Dakar, Senegal – Liberia has announced an ambitious $900 million agriculture investment program designed to transform the country’s food systems, boost rural livelihoods, and accelerate economic growth over the next five years. Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah unveiled the Legacy Investment Program on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The plan prioritizes …

By Maximo Torero For the first time in years, global hunger is edging down: from 8.5 percent of the world population in 2023 to 8.2 percent in 2024, according to the UN’s food security report. It’s a modest but welcome shift from the devastating surge that followed the pandemic. But Africa is a notable exception to this global trend. Last …