MONROVIA, LIBERIA-An agriculture initiative worth over one million US Dollars has been launched to boost Liberia’s food production.

The project, launched in Monrovia on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Ministry of Agriculture by the Korea International Cooperation Agency, will empower young men and women in agriculture.

Speaking at the occasion, Korea International Cooperation Agency Representative Kim Eunsub committed Korea to investing more in Liberia’s Agriculture Sector.

According to him, the project will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

The Korea International Cooperation Agency Representative also noted that the project will be implemented in Bong County.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Agriculture, Alexander Nuetah, described the launch of the project as key to Liberia’s agricultural agenda.

According to Dr. Nuetah, the project comes at a time Liberia is gearing up to mechanize farming.

Minister Nuetah said:” The project will empower Liberia’s youthful population and contribute to the country’s economy”.

He thanked the Korean Government for its continued support and urged young people in Bong County to take advantage of the project.

The agriculture minister also reaffirmed the Liberian Government’s commitment to improving the country’s food production.