[Foya, Lofa County, October 24, 2024] – The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), in collaboration with the Agriculture and Infrastructure Investment Company (AIIC), has launched the ‘Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda—Paddy Rice’ initiative to empower local rice farmers in Foya, Lofa County. This program aims to purchase paddy rice directly from farmers, bolstering local production and reducing reliance on imported rice.
[Monrovia, Liberia, October 23, 2024 ] – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) have embarked on a week-long field mission across Bong, Lofa, and Nimba counties. This mission aims to assess the implementation progress and impact of key IFAD-funded agricultural projects under the Tree Crop Extension Projects (TCEP I & II) and the Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP).
[Monrovia, Liberia, October 21, 2024]—The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has welcomed a supervision team from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to assess ongoing agricultural projects in Bong, Nimba, and Lofa counties. Over the course of two weeks, the team will evaluate the progress of key initiatives, including the Tree Crop Extension Projects (TCEP I & II) and the Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP).
[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.