Liberia Strengthens Efforts to Achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency with Expanded Support for Local Farmers
Monrovia, Liberia — November 4, 2024 — To reduce reliance on imported rice, Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture has intensified its support for local farming cooperatives, offering resources and fostering partnerships to boost domestic rice production. Recently, Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah visited the Fuamah Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Lower Bong County—a central player in the government’s ambitious agenda to achieve rice self-sufficiency
Agriculture Ministry Unveils World Bank-Funded Vegetable Booth in Paynesville to Enhance Market Access and Support Local Farmers
[Monrovia, Liberia, November 6, 2024] – The Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), has inaugurated a modern vegetable booth in the 72nd Community of Paynesville. This new facility, funded by a loan from the World Bank, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen market access and improve food security for local communities.
Agriculture Ministry Launches Seeds4Liberia Project to Strengthen Food Security and Economic Diversification in Liberia
[Monrovia, Liberia, October 28, 2024] – The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Seeds4Liberia Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing Liberia’s challenges in seed quality and accessibility. Officially titled Building Resilient Seed Systems for Rice, Cassava, Soybean, Coffee, and Fish Value Chains to Strengthen Food and Economic Diversification in Liberia, this project is expected to reshape Liberia’s agricultural landscape
Ministry of Agriculture Partners with Agriculture and Infrastructure Investment Company to Support Local Paddy Rice Farmers in Lofa County
[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.
IFAD and Ministry of Agriculture Conduct Joint Field Mission to Evaluate Agricultural Projects in Bong, Lofa, and Nimba Counties
[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).
