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By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/ b[email protected]
Siah Town, Bomi – On March 11, 2025, Venecious Molley, CEO of Molley Farm, officially launched a significant cassava processing project on his 25-hectare farm in Suehn Mecca District, Bomi County. This venture marks a major expansion of his agricultural operations, which also include pig farming, poultry, and the cultivation of palm apples, fish, and palm.
At the commencement of the cassava harvest, Molley emphasized his commitment to job creation and food security in Liberia. He aims to enhance local food production and contribute to the nation’s goal of self-sufficiency. Molley plans to process the cassava into super gari and fufu, supported by newly acquired processing machines that will streamline production.
Molley, also a member of the Liberia Agriculture and Environmental Journalists Network, revealed that he is expanding his farming efforts further, with an additional 30 acres being cultivated in the same district for rice production, aimed at supplying the domestic market.
The farm currently employs over 50 Liberians, whom Molley views as a vital part of his empowerment strategy. He expressed his vision for the future, noting that his farm intends to become a key supplier of pig meat to the Liberian market. In the coming years, he plans to establish a processing facility to market all his products under a single, branded label.
Molley also shared that he has more than 100 pigs on his farm, available for sale at affordable prices, and anticipates starting the construction of a storage facility next year.
Despite not receiving external support, Molley called for increased government backing for passionate agricultural investors, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to provide targeted assistance. He stressed that agriculture should be recognized as a fundamental driver of Liberia’s economic growth, food security, and self-sufficiency.
The residents of Gongous community in Suehn Mecca District expressed their gratitude to Molley for his investment in the area. They praised his efforts for creating jobs and improving the local economy, vowing to support his initiatives to boost agricultural production in Liberia.
