16/05/2026
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A new era is unfolding for Liberia’s agricultural sector under the visionary leadership of Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah and his hardworking team at the Ministry of Agriculture Liberia - MOA Liberia .
The launch of the historic Soil4Liberia nationwide soil mapping campaign stands as one of the most groundbreaking and landmark achievements in the history of Liberia’s agricultural transformation.
This initiative demonstrates that the Ministry is not only committed to modernizing agriculture, but is also listening to the voices, recommendations, and advocacy of passionate agricultural stakeholders who continue to push for a stronger and more productive Liberia.
Beneath Liberia’s soil lies the future of national food security, economic growth, and sustainable farming and today, Liberia has officially begun uncovering that future through science, innovation, and data-driven agriculture.
Starting in B**g County, technical teams are already on the ground conducting soil sampling, soil profile analysis, and land-use and land-cover assessments that will eventually extend across all fifteen counties of Liberia.
This nationwide exercise will help experts determine the most suitable crops for specific regions, identify nutrient deficiencies within soils, improve agricultural yields sustainably, and guide efficient land management practices for farmers and investors alike.
The project will produce Liberia’s first-ever soil suitability maps, soil fertility and nutrition maps, soil acidity maps, and land-use and land-cover maps a revolutionary development that will reshape how agriculture is practiced across the country.
Most importantly, the initiative will establish Liberia’s first National Digital Soil Information Center, a major scientific platform that will provide farmers, researchers, policymakers, investors, and development partners with reliable agricultural data to support smarter decision-making and increased productivity nationwide.
Speaking at the official launch, Soil Specialist and Ministry of Agriculture Focal Person for the Soil4Liberia Project, Philip T. Singbah described the initiative as transformational for Liberia’s agricultural future, emphasizing that the information gathered will empower farmers with the knowledge needed for proper crop selection, fertilizer application, and sustainable land management.
Supported by the European Union through the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, and implemented in partnership with the University of Liberia Soil, Water and Plant Analysis Laboratory and Central.
Agricultural Research Institute, the initiative reflects a powerful collaboration aimed at repositioning Liberia’s agricultural future.
Indeed, Liberia is no longer guessing what lies beneath its soil the science has begun, and the future of agriculture looks brighter than ever.
Mr. James Kollie Galakpai Chief Executive Officer CEO and Founder Of Liberia Feed Yourself Agriculture Initiative-Inc 📍 down .
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)