Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network

18/09/2025

🌴🎭 New Drama Alert! 🎭🌴
Oil palm is more than just a crop—it’s food on our tables, jobs for families, and income for communities. Yet many people don’t fully realize its role in boosting Liberia’s economy and supporting rural livelihoods.
👉 This drama brings to life opportunities for smallholder farmers, showing how oil palm can transform lives when produced sustainably.
💡 Get ready for lessons, and inspiration—all while learning why oil palm matters for farmers, families, and the future of our country.
📽️ Watch, share, and join the conversation!

Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia European Union in Liberia Community of Hope Agriculture Project -CHAP Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia Her Voice Agriculture Farm Limited Actionaid Liberia Liberia National Red Cross Society - LNRCS The Africa Food Systems Forum - AGRF Africa Rice Center Multi-Actor Platform Liberia National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee Climate Smart Food Working Group (CSFWG) OIL PALM PLANTATION KNOWLEDGE

18/09/2025

Liberia has signed a new five-year Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), setting out priority areas of cooperation from 2026 to 2030 in agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection.
Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Liberia FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia European Union in Liberia Actionaid Liberia Community of Hope Agriculture Project -CHAP Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) Central Bank of Liberia -CBL Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) Female Journalists Association of Liberia

Vienna, Austria – September 17, 2025 – Liberia has signed a new five-year Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), setting out priority areas of cooperation from 2026 to 2030 in agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection. The agreement ...

16/09/2025

Smallholder cocoa farmers in B**g County say they are trapped in poverty despite the crop’s potential to improve livelihoods, citing devastating plant disease, crumbling roads, and exploitative market practices as major barriers.
https://laejnet.org/cocoa-farmers-in-bong-face-triple-threats-from-disease-bad-roads-and-unfair-pricing
Actionaid Liberia Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) LACRA TODAY FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee European Union in Liberia The Africa Food Systems Forum - AGRF Community of Hope Agriculture Project -CHAPAssociation of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) Solidaridad West Africa International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

By: Wilmot Konah / [email protected] / 0555666441 / 0775793638 Gbarn-la, Suakoko District, B**g County — Smallholder cocoa farmers in B**g County say they are trapped in poverty despite the crop’s potential to improve livelihoods, citing devastating plant disease, crumbling roads, and exploi...

16/09/2025

Rising sea levels linked to climate change are eroding the shores of Rivercess County, destroying coconut trees and threatening the livelihood of hundreds of residents who depend on coconut oil production for survival.

https://laejnet.org/sea-erosion-threatens-the-livelihood-of-coconut-oil-producers-in-rivercess-county
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia European Union in Liberia West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development UNDP Liberia Environment Protection Agency - EPA Our Environment, Our Everything World Communications Forum Association - WCFA Climate Smart Food Working Group (CSFWG) Actionaid Liberia Multi-Actor Platform Liberia

By Aaron Geezay Cestos City, Rivercess County – Rising sea levels linked to climate change are eroding the shores of Rivercess County, destroying coconut trees and threatening the livelihood of hundreds of residents who depend on coconut oil production for survival. Inhabitants of coastal communit...

16/09/2025

Liberia’s efforts to modernize its agriculture sector are gaining momentum, as the Ministry of Agriculture moves closer to completing 13 mechanization service centers across the country. The Ministry says the initiative is a major step toward transforming farming from a largely subsistence activity into a productive, commercially viable sector.
https://laejnet.org/moa-nears-completion-of-13-mechanization-service-centers-to-boost-Her Voice Agriculture Farm Limited Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia World Bank PIU - MOA Liberia European Union in Liberia National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia Actionaid Liberia Community of Hope Agriculture Project -CHAP Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia Africa Rice Center AgriLife Liberia Agricultural Initiative Development - Agriid

By Jefferson Massah, [email protected] Monrovia – Liberia’s efforts to modernize its agriculture sector are gaining momentum, as the Ministry of Agriculture moves closer to completing 13 mechanization service centers across the country. The Ministry says the initiative is a major step towa...

12/09/2025

ActionAid International has called on African leaders to prioritize a just and sustainable transition away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture while rejecting what it described as “false solutions” to the climate crisis.
Climate Justice Alliance World Climate change Organisation - WCCO Pan African Climate Justice Alliance The Global Alliance for Climate Justice Actionaid Liberia Multi-Actor Platform Liberia

Addis Ababa – As the second Africa Climate Summit convenes in Addis Ababa, ActionAid International has called on African leaders to prioritize a just and sustainable transition away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture while rejecting what it described as “false solutions” to the clima...

11/09/2025

Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, has unveiled plans for a dedicated program to empower young people in agriculture, signaling a strategic shift in the country’s efforts to revitalize its struggling food system.
Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR)

By: Wilmot Konah Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, has unveiled plans for a dedicated program to empower young people in agriculture, signaling a strategic shift in the country’s efforts to revitalize its struggling food system. Speaking at the Africa Food Systems Forum (A...

11/09/2025

🎥 From Addiction to Agriculture: The Story of Lester Leeway 🌱🐄

Meet Lester Leeway, a junior student of General Agriculture at William V. S. Tubman University in Harper, Maryland. Once struggling with addiction, Lester is now rewriting his story through farming and resilience.

Today, he runs a small animal farm just outside Harper, with support from Arise From Ashes—a local NGO dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged youth.

🙏 Lester is now appealing for financial support to feed his cattle and expand his dream of becoming a successful agripreneur.

📹 This inspiring video report was produced by our Maryland Coordinator, Moses Geply.
Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia World Bank PIU - MOA Liberia European Union in Liberia Actionaid Liberia The Africa Food Systems Forum - AGRF Africa Rice Center Community of Hope Agriculture Project -CHAP Purukpeh Agriculture Farm Partners Programme Agriculture and Infrastructure Investment Company - AIIC Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia

09/09/2025

🌍💡 With support from UNDP Liberia, the Environment Protection Agency - EPA has kicked off a two-day workshop for members of the Montserrado County Technical Working Group (TWG) under the Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County Project (ERVCCS).

Participants include representatives from climate-affected coastal communities and environmental focused organizations including Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN).

The TWG will play a vital role in:
✅ Raising public awareness on climate change
✅ Strengthening community engagement
✅ Serving as a bridge for feedback and knowledge-sharing between citizens and national policymakers.

Together, we are building resilient coastal communities and empowering voices for a greener, safer Liberia. 🌱🇱🇷

07/09/2025

🌿✨ Exciting news! Our National Coordinator, Madam Estelle K. Liberty, represented the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN) at the Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia preparatory meeting for the upcoming National Agriculture Fair 2025.

As a proud member of the Mobilization Committee, she is helping to shape one of Liberia’s biggest platforms for showcasing agriculture and agribusiness! 🌾🇱🇷

At LAEJN, we remain committed to driving agriculture and environmental awareness through the power of media. 💪📢

UN Women Liberia World Bank PIU - MOA Liberia FAO Liberia Her Voice Agriculture Farm Limited Purukpeh Agriculture Farm Community of Hope Agriculture Project -CHAP Cerath Development Organization World Communications Forum Association - WCFA World Agriculture Group for farmers Actionaid Liberia Agriculture and Infrastructure Investment Company - AIIC Liberia Agriculture and Trade Corporation European Union in Liberia UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia The Africa Food Systems Forum - AGRF Africa Rice Center

04/09/2025

📢 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫!

At the The Africa Food Systems Forum - AGRF 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Alexander Nuetah, announced a $900 million Agriculture Legacy Program to be rolled out over the next five years. 🌾🇱🇷

In our exclusive interview, Minister Nuetah shares how this landmark initiative will transform Liberia’s agriculture sector, boost food security, and create new opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses across the country. Click on the picture to listen to this interview.
Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee Purukpeh Agriculture Farm Ministry of Finance and Development Planning World Bank PIU - MOA Liberia U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia European Union in Liberia Central Bank of Liberia -CBL Her Voice Agriculture Farm Limited Actionaid Liberia

02/09/2025

Liberia Unveils $900 Million Legacy Investment Program at Africa Food Systems Forum

https://laejnet.org/liberia-unveils-900-million-legacy-investment-program-at-africa-food-systems-forum
Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia FAO Liberia UNDP Liberia The Africa Food Systems Forum - AGRF Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia Solidaridad West Africa Africa Rice Center

By Jefferson Massah/[email protected] /+231886828622 Dakar, Senegal – Liberia has announced an ambitious $900 million agriculture investment program designed to transform the country’s food systems, boost rural livelihoods, and accelerate economic growth over the next five years. Agricultu...