Bong County, Feb. 12 -- The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has formalized a strategic partnership with the Panta Pride Foundation and Collective Impact United to launch a 500-acre lowland rice farming project in Panta District, Bong County.

This initiative is aimed at boosting food security, empowering women in agriculture, and fostering sustainable economic growth in Liberia.

At a ceremony marking the agreement, Liberia's Agriculture Minister, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, underscored the initiative's significance in the country's ongoing efforts to enhance domestic rice production. The project is expected to benefit over 1,000 farmers within the district.

The Ministry of Agriculture has committed to providing $500,000 in resources, which ...