Grand Bassa County, Jan. 17 -- A local farmer in Neekreen Grand Bassa County is calling on agriculturists across the country to unite into cooperatives so as to compel the government's support to the sector.

Report by Mustapha Emile Kommeh, Student of Mass Com, University of Liberia

Sam S. Williams says agriculture is a key component to the growth and development of Liberia's economy.

He says there are lots of farmers in various counties, who are making strides with their various involvements in growing food crops but do not have the capacity to grow enough to sustain their communities due to lack of supports to expand their projects.

Mr. Williams is optimistic that once farmers amalgamate and form "credible farmer institutions" such ...