Monrovia, March 19 -- The Founder and Executive Director of Meni-Nina Farmers Inc., Michael Pewu, has accused the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) of failing to honor its commitment under the Emergency Rice Production Offensive (ERPO) project, a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at boosting rice production in Liberia.

By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com

According to Pewu, the Ministry agreed to release funds for different stages of rice production - 50% for land preparation, 30% for rice growing, and the remaining 20% for post-harvest activities.

While the Ministry paid the 50% for land preparation, Pewu alleges that the 30% for rice growing has not been released, leaving his organization owing several farmers involved...