Agriculture Minister Gains FAO Backing for 2027 Investment Forum Following US$370 Million Presentation in Rome
Rome, Italy, October 14, 2026 – Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has unveiled a US$370 million agricultural investment portfolio at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Rome, rallying international investors, development finance institutions and agribusiness leaders to support Liberia’s drive to boost domestic food production, reduce import dependence and create thousands of jobs.
Agriculture Minister Unveils US$370 Million Investment Portfolio in Rome, Rallies Global Investors to Boost Food Production
Rome, Italy, October 14, 2026 – Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has unveiled a US$370 million agricultural investment portfolio at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Rome, rallying international investors, development finance institutions and agribusiness leaders to support Liberia’s drive to boost domestic food production, reduce import dependence and create thousands of jobs
Agriculture Minister Holds High-Level Talks with FAO Director-General on Agricultural Investment
Rome, Italy, October 12, 2026 – Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has held high-level discussions with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Dr. QU Dongyu, in Rome, seeking to strengthen cooperation in mobilizing more than US$300 million in agricultural investments, revitalizing the country’s Liberica coffee industry, and expanding mechanization services nationwide.
AGRICULTURE MINISTER SEEKS US$69 MILLION IN 2027 NATIONAL BUDGET TO STRENGTHEN FARMER SUPPORT, BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
MONROVIA, LIBERIA — October 6, 2026: Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah is seeking US$69 million for the Ministry of Agriculture in the 2027 National Budget, citing a major shortage of frontline agricultural technicians and the need to expand direct support to farmers across Liberia
NEW IFAD COUNTRY DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHTS GAINS FROM LIBERIA–IFAD AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP
Nimba County — September 28, 2026: The new Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for Liberia, Mr. Marcelin Norvilus, has highlighted progress under the Government of Liberia–IFAD partnership, citing gains in agricultural production, rural infrastructure and agribusiness development.
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