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By Mark Dahn
MONROVIA – Her Voice, a local agribusiness group, has officially launched its Agribusiness Clinic, a new training and support hub aimed at empowering women, youth, and smallholder farmers across Liberia. The initiative is being implemented with support from the Grow-2 project in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture.
The clinic, launched in Monrovia, is designed to provide hands-on training in merchandise farming, organic cultivation, and farm-to-table systems. It will also serve as a business development platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), guiding them through compliance requirements, improving product quality, and preparing goods for both local and international markets.
Cllr. Margaret Nigba Gayedyu, CEO of Her Voice Farm, said the Agribusiness Clinic will focus on moving Liberia’s agricultural sector beyond subsistence farming toward value-added production. “We must begin to see beautifully packaged palm butter, potato greens, and other local produce on our shelves,” she said, highlighting the need for refined, branded goods that can compete in domestic and export markets.
Deputy Agriculture Minister for Planning, David Akoi, praised the initiative and commended Liberian women for their role in agricultural production. He said the government remains committed to creating policies and strategies that empower farmers—especially women—to contribute to national food security.
The launch event featured a panel discussion with representatives from government ministries, development partners, and other agricultural stakeholders. The discussion addressed key issues such as product safety, marketing strategies, branding, and value addition, all aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of locally produced goods.
Madam Loretta Poke-Kai, President of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia, said the clinic has the potential to make women-led agribusinesses more sustainable and resilient. ActionAid Liberia, represented by a proxy, pledged continued support for initiatives that strengthen women’s economic empowerment in agriculture.
With the backing of Grow-2 and the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agribusiness Clinic will serve as a central hub for skills training, enterprise development, and market readiness—helping farmers boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve livelihoods.
