9 h. ago Stakeholders unite to empower women in agriculture at National Policy Dialogue

Stakeholders from across Liberia’s agriculture and development sectors gathered in Monrovia on Monday, April 14, 2024, for a One-day Inclusive Gender Policy Dialogue on Agriculture. The forum emerged with a strong consensus and a set of actionable resolutions directed at the Ministry of Agriculture to mainstream gender and ensure that women are empowered across all … The post Stakeholders unite to empower women in agriculture at National Policy Dialogue appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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14 h. ago Liberia: Stakeholders Unite to Empower Women in Agriculture at National Policy Dialogue

Stakeholders from across Liberia’s agriculture and development sectors who gathered in Monrovia on Monday, April 14, 2025   for a One-day Inclusive Gender Policy Dialogue on Agriculture   emerged from the forum with a strong consensus and a set of actionable resolutions directed at the Ministry of Agriculture   to mainstream gender and ensure that women are empowered [...] The post Liberia: Stakeholders Unite to Empower Women in Agriculture at National Policy Dialogue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities

LIAGBALA, Nimba County — ArcelorMittal Liberia has inaugurated the Liagbala Vegetable Project, a six‑month agricultural initiative designed to bolster food security, generate income and foster long‑term sustainability in a community of 224 subsistence farmers. Developed under the company’s Biodiversity and Conservation Program in partnership with the Rural Integrated Centre for Community Empowerment (RICCE), the project [...] The post Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative

Monrovia – The Kids Reading For All Foundation has received a significant boost in its mission to empower rural youth, thanks to a major donation from the Ministry of Agriculture. The support comes under the foundation’s newly launched initiative, “Harvest for Hope: Cultivating Agriculture to Educate,” which aims to expand educational access for underprivileged children through [...] The post Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: JICA LibRice Project Ends After Four Years – Agriculture Ministry Hails It a Success

Monrovia – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) LibRice and the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday held the fourth and last joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting on improving rice production for the Smallholders Project in Liberia.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The “Improving Rice Production for Smallholders Project (JICA-LibRice)” is a technical cooperation project that commenced [...] The post Liberia: JICA LibRice Project Ends After Four Years – Agriculture Ministry Hails It a Success appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Retreat, Reforms, and Results: DG Sankolo Rebrands LACRA for the Future

Monrovia – Under the leadership of Director General Christopher D. Sankolo, the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is experiencing what many are calling its most transformative period in recent history. By Selma Lomax/selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com When Sankolo assumed leadership in 2024, LACRA’s financial reserves stood at just US$400. Today, less than a year into his administration, that [...] The post Liberia: Retreat, Reforms, and Results: DG Sankolo Rebrands LACRA for the Future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago On 2nd Thoughts: Liberia: A nation shooting itself in the leg

By Othello B. Garblah Liberia, a West African country blessed with abundant mineral resources, vast forests, and a climate conducive to agriculture, also has ample water resources. Despite these natural endowments, Liberia is still one of the poorest countries in the world. It is an irony that a nation so rich in natural resources struggles … The post On 2nd Thoughts: Liberia: A nation shooting itself in the leg appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Future Farmers Liberia to sign MoU with Agricultural Institutions

In a bold move to strengthen agricultural education and professional development, Future Farmers Liberia has announced plans to enter a strategic partnership with agricultural colleges and universities across Bong, Nimba, and Lofa Counties. By: Edwin N Khakie Bong County, April 7, 2025: The organization is currently finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enable … The post Future Farmers Liberia to sign MoU with Agricultural Institutions appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Government Pushes for Justice in SRC Protests: The Case of Mary Boimah 

MARGIBI –The Liberian government has taken legal action against former union leaders of the Salala Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (SAWUL) following violent protests at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Margibi County on June 27, 2024.  By Yaway Jaivey Former union President Mary P. Boimah and Secretary Lawrence Gorgbor, along with six other individuals, [...] The post Liberia: Government Pushes for Justice in SRC Protests: The Case of Mary Boimah  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago PUL advances specialization in Agriculture and Environmental Reporting

(March 26, 2025): The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has made a compelling case for Liberian journalists and media professionals to focus their efforts on agriculture and environmental reporting. This call to action was made during the opening of a one-day Agricultural Journalism Seminar in Paynesville. In his remarks, Kanubah … The post PUL advances specialization in Agriculture and Environmental Reporting appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Dweh Community Residents Decry Mercury, Cyanide Pollution, Fear Water and Agriculture Threats

MAT HOUSE TOWN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY – Tension is mounting in Mat House Town, Grand Bassa County, as residents fiercely oppose the presence of a Chinese mining company, Hongtu Mining Company Limited (PL10040024). The company is accused of illegal mining activities, insecurity, and severe environmental degradation. Hongtu Mining Company Limited, which holds a prospecting license, [...] The post Liberia: Dweh Community Residents Decry Mercury, Cyanide Pollution, Fear Water and Agriculture Threats appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: MAP Liberia Land Platform: Strengthening Capacity in Multi

21 March 2025, Monrovia- Stakeholders from the Multi-Actor Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment in Liberia (MAP Liberia Land Platform) have concluded a two-day Orientation and Capacity-building session to kick off the Platform activities in 2025 by working to update the leadership of the Platform and bring new members up to par on [...] The post Liberia: MAP Liberia Land Platform: Strengthening Capacity in Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Advancing National Advocacy Issues for Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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