RESADE-CARI Project Empowers Farmers and Grand Bassa University Students with Climate-Smart Soil Management and Irrigation Technologies At The Best Practice Hub
The Improving Agricultural Resilience to Salinity through Development and Promotion of Pro-poor Technologies (RESADE) Project, in collaboration with the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), has launched a Farmer Field School (FFS) at the Best Practice Hub in Buchanan. Through hands-on training sessions on soil amendment and climate-smart practices, the initiative is equipping farmers and students with innovative tools to strengthen resilience, boost productivity, and advance sustainable agriculture in Liberia
Soils4Liberia Project Advances National Land Knowledge, Trains Technicians to Lead Liberia’s First Comprehensive Soil Survey
The workshop introduced participants to the national soil inventory protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for soil sampling and field observations. Hands-on sessions covered digital data collection using ODK software, data management through the Survey Data Management Tool (SDMT), and practical exercises in cluster sampling design, field navigation, and campaign coordination, skills essential for ensuring accuracy and consistency in the field.
BCR Project Identifies Rainfall Data Sites to Boost Farmers’ Climate Resilience In Northern Liberia
Backed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience by equipping farmers’ cooperatives with reliable rainfall information. The assessment confirmed multiple suitable sites, engaged township leadership and cooperative representatives, and reinforced the government’s and donor community’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture, food security, and farmer empowerment.
CARI Director General Announces Comprehensive Performance Evaluation, Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Research and Outreach
Speaking during a coffee break organized by the administration recently at the CARI canteen, Dr. Karnuah emphasized that the evaluation process is a critical step toward strengthening accountability, enhancing productivity, and improving the overall quality of agricultural research outputs. The coffee break, designed as a platform for dialogue between management and professional staff, provided the setting for this important disclosure.
SADFONS/CARI Project Cultivates 15 Hectares of Best-Performing Lowland Rice, Anticipates Yielding Over 30 Metric Tons
Guided by CARI’s team of agronomists and seed specialists, the project is producing six of Liberia’s best-performing rice varieties. These include Suakoko-8, Nerica L-19, Orylux-6, and LAC-23 (Bold Grain and Red Husk), all recognized for their adaptability and yield potential. Two additional varieties, IR-841, valued for its low starch content, and LAC-23 Red Rice, favored for its health benefits, particularly for individuals with diabetes, add diversity to the portfolio. Together, these varieties represent a strategic blend of productivity, nutrition, and resilience.
