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23rd Session of Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) Commences in Liberia to Find Practical Solutions for Sustainable Regional Fishery Management
11/07/2023
Harbel, Liberia - The sustainable management of marine fisheries resources is a pressing concern for countries seeking to ensure the long-term viability of these resources for the communities that depend on...
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Liberia officially launches Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services Policy and Central Agriculture Research Institute Strategic Plan
16/06/2023
Harbel - A clear direction and governance structure in agricultural research and extension systems and strong linkages are fundamental in harmonizing and effectively guiding the delivery of advisory services to farmers...
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FAO, Government, and Partners Commemorate World Food Safety Day 2023
15/06/2023
Monrovia - Food safety is everyone’s business. Each of us plays an important role in making sure food is safe to eat.This is the key message of this year’s commemoration...
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Liberia One Health Country profile: Progress, gaps and way forward to enhance One Health implementation
31/05/2023
Buchannan — Informed by the urgent need for global collaboration, coordination and cooperation to address the increasing health threats at the environment, plant, animal and human interface, the Liberia One...
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FAO, working with MoA, CARI, Supports Soil Analysis for Evidence-based Decision-making in Liberia through the University of Liberia Laboratory
29/05/2023
Monrovia - As 33% of the world’s soil is degraded, soil information for sustainable agriculture and land use planning are critical to ensuring the use of land resources does not...
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FAO and USAID strengthen Liberia’s capacity in animal health with veterinary equipment and supplies
21/04/2023
Monrovia - Shortage of veterinary infrastructure, equipment, reagents and consumables and trained manpower poses challenges for Liberia’s capacity to effectively prevent, detect and respond to zoonotic disease threats.The Food and...
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Government and stakeholders recommend application of screening tool for responsible agricultural investment
17/04/2023
Monrovia - Investment in agriculture does not always bring positive outcomes. Some may damage the environment, put communities in a plight or result in financial loses. Hence, it is critical that...
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Relevant stakeholders finalize first national Fisheries Management Plan for Sustainable Sea Cucumbers
11/04/2023
Monrovia – Sea cucumbers along Liberia’s coast need special attention for sustainable management. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority of Liberia (NaFAA), and its local and international partners have reviewed, finalized, and...
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Raising awareness on forests and health - International Day of Forests
22/03/2023
Sustainable forest management provides a path to recovery, good health and a greener future in the country, which hosts approximately 43% of the remaining Upper Guinea forests whose approximately 79%...
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Agricultural value chain actors meet to establish Agribusiness Development Forum
11/02/2023
Gbarnga: Weak agriculture extension and research institutions linkages and lack of coordination mechanisms among various agricultural value chain actors, including agribusiness, aggregators, processors agro-dealers, NGOs and other actors, are the...
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FAO and Liberia trained fishmongers and processors on hygienic fish handling techniques
10/01/2023
Margibi - Food and Agricultural Organizaion of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Liberia are making frantic efforts to end unhygienic fish handling and processing by empowering fishmongers...
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Liberia and FAO create awareness on soil management during the 2022 World Soil Day
10/01/2023
Monrovia - On 5 December 2022, Liberia joined other countries around the globe to officially celebrate, for the first time, World Soil Day (WSD) under the theme: “Soils, Where Food...
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FAO describes safe tenure rights fundamental to ending poverty in Liberia
10/01/2023
Monrovia - On 4 October 2022 in Liberia, the National Dialogue was organized and co-convened by the Multi Actor Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment (MAP Liberia Platform),...
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One Health operationalisation and performance supported by FAO’s One Health Monitoring Tool
09/03/2022
9 March 2022, Buchannan – The National One Health Platform of Liberia in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) brought together national One Health...
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Government of Liberia in Collaboration with FAO and Other Partners Host Liberia’s First National Land Conference in Buchanan City
01/03/2022
Commenced on 1st March 2022, the three-day event presented an opportunity to take stock of progress made towards the implementation of the Land Right Act (LRA) of 2018. From conceptualization,...
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The Government of Liberia in Collaboration with FAO and Other Partners Launch National Forest Inventory Report
30/03/2021
On 30th March 2021, FAO and the Liberian government represented by the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) launched Liberia’s first National Forestry Inventory (NFI) Report. The launch of the report is...
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FAO Supported a Three-day Workshop to Raise Awareness among Leaders from all Sectors Involved in the Implementation of the Action Plan
24/03/2021
19 March 2021, Monrovia – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the technical working group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) conducted a 3-day workshop...
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FAO in Partnership with the Government of Liberia Hosts Japanese Ambassador to Liberia as part of the Development of Fish and Rice Value Chains in Liberia
08/03/2021
Monrovia, Liberia - March 5, 2021 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations hosted His Excellency Tsutomu Himeno, Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia. The event...
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Bridging an Inter-generational Gap in Tumutu?
24/02/2021
A Chronicle of Benedict, One of the Eighteen FAO-Supported Farmers whose efforts were directly recognized by President George Weah at the National Agricultural Fair in SuakokoBenedict M. Kerkula, 33, like...
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FAO Beneficiaries win Awards at the Annual National Agriculture Fair in Bong County
17/02/2021
Monrovia, Liberia - February 17, 2021 – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture organized the annual National Agriculture Fair in partnership with key actors and stakeholders in...