Agriculture Ministry Launches Comprehensive Training on Extension and Advisory Services for County Staff
[Ganta, Nimba County – February 20, 2025] - The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has launched a comprehensive training program on Extension and Advisory Services for both old and newly appointed county staff, including Regional Agriculture Coordinators (RACs), County Agriculture Coordinators (CACs), District Agriculture Officers (DAOs), and other relevant personnel. The training in Ganta, Nimba County, runs from February 17 to 22, 2025
Government Targets Bong County for Major Rice Production Boost
[Bong County, – February 18, 2025] – The Government of Liberia, under the Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda, has identified Bong County as a key area for large-scale lowland rice cultivation. As part of efforts to meet the 6,500-hectare target for rice expansion this year, Minister of Agriculture Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah visited the county to rally local farmers, encouraging them to take full advantage of Liberia’s abundant natural resources for sustainable food production
Liberia Unveils Two High-Yield Rice Varieties to Boost Food Security
Suakoko, Bong County – [Date] – In a significant advancement toward boosting food security and achieving self-sufficiency in rice production, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), has unveiled two high-yield rice varieties identified as the top-performing strains in Liberia. This initiative is part of the government’s “Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda” and aims to reduce the country’s dependence on imported rice significantly
Minister of Agriculture Tours CARI, Inspects Cassava Breeder Seed Production for National Scale-Up
Suakoko, Bong County – February 15, 2025 – Liberia’s efforts to strengthen cassava production took center stage as Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah toured the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) to assess ongoing research and development initiatives. During the visit, he inspected the Cassava Breeder Seed Production program, a key project to boost large-scale multiplication and distribution of improved cassava varieties to local farmers
Agriculture Minister Nuetah Concludes Nimba Visit, Expands Lowland Rice Production Target
[Nimba County, Liberia – February 8, 2025] – Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to boosting rice production in Liberia following a four-day visit to Nimba County. At the end of his visit, Dr. Nuetah announced an increase in the county’s lowland rice cultivation target from 1,500 to 1,700 hectares, citing the strong motivation of local farmers to support the government’s national food security efforts under the “Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda.”
