[Bong County, Liberia, October 5, 2024]– The farming community of Gbelekpallah is celebrating an extraordinary milestone: a bumper rice harvest that has transformed the lives of local farmers and their families. This achievement is a direct result of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP), supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
[Monrovia, Liberia – October 8, 2024] – Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, has firmly dispelled recent rumors regarding the suspension of the agricultural matching grants program. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Ministry of Information, Dr. Nuetah clarified that the program has not been halted by the Ministry but rather temporarily paused in response to a request from the World Bank. The request was made to facilitate a comprehensive review, ensuring the program is fully aligned with the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) objectives.
[Monrovia, Liberia, October 3, 2024] – In a big way to strengthen veterinary services across Liberia, the Ministry of Agriculture has received 30 YAMAHA motorbikes to support its Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), thanks to a generous donation from USAID, facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This contribution is set to transform the delivery of animal health services, particularly for livestock farmers in rural areas, by making veterinary care more accessible and efficient.
[Monrovia, Liberia, September 18, 2024]– The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) is making significant strides in advancing agricultural productivity through its Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) project. With an $8.2 million budget funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), the initiative is focused on enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity, improving market access, and reducing poverty in several counties.
[Monrovia, Liberia – September 13, 2024] – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, has officially launched the Liberia Comprehensive Food Security and Nutrition Survey, a significant step in addressing the country’s food security and nutrition challenges. This crucial nationwide initiative, which will be conducted in collaboration with the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), aims to gather real-time data to guide national development and policy-making.