The MOA has brought into the country four hundred and fifty (450) tricycles that will be operated by youths, and ease the transportation burden for rural smallholder farmers. Fill in the form in the announcement
Agriculture Minister unveils Peri-urban Agriculture Development Program, utilizing backyard swamplands for rice and vegetable cultivation in Monrovia and surrounding areas, enhancing food security.
At the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, unveiled the Peri-urban Agriculture Development Program. Set to kick off in Monrovia and its surroundings including Kakata, Gbarnga, and Ganta. This initiative aims to empower peri-urban dwellers by utilizing the swamplands in their backyards for agricultural purposes. The program will enable farmers to cultivate rice during the rainy season and vegetables during the dry season, contributing to food security and economic empowerment.