Agriculture Minister Nuetah Inspects CARI Cassava Production Site, Says Construction of Starch Processing Plant Ongoing
Over time, planting uncertified seeds has introduced invasive species, harming local ecosystems. This has led to economic losses due to crop failure and the need for additional inputs to manage pests and diseases. Liberian farmers must use certified seeds from reliable sources to mitigate these risks, ensuring access to high-quality, disease-free planting materials that promote better yields and sustainable farming practices.
Observatory Yield Trails Identify Two ‘Highest-Performing’ KAFACI Rice At CARI
Two exotic rice varieties have been identified as the highest-performing of the KAFACI rice trials and multiplication that are ongoing at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI). The KAFACI-3, with a grain weight of 716.73 grams, and GHA-GA/APA, another with 714.20 grams, are the highest-performing rice varieties, according to the data obtained by agricultural researchers.
NDMA Identifies With CARI, Delivers 800 Sheets of Zinc to Renovate Homes Shattered by The Raging Rainstorm
SUAKOKO, LIBERIA – In response to urgent SOS calls from Dr. Arthur Bob Karnuah, Director General at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), following a thunderstorm that damaged homes and research facilities, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) delivered 40 bundles (800 sheets) of zinc as part of efforts to repair the damage.
CARI/RESADE Project Collaborates With CDA To Transform Farmer-Based Organizations
This initiative is crucial for enhancing the capacities of farmers and cooperatives. The project focuses on building the capacity of farmers and extension workers in salinity-resilient and climate-smart agriculture, helping them adopt new cropping systems that are resilient to salinity and climate change. It raises stakeholders' awareness of salinity as a soil problem and provides education on addressing it. It supports national agricultural development policies and strategies by rehabilitating and increasing the productivity of salinity-affected lands.
CARI Sends SOS Calls as Thunderstorm Rifts Apart Homes, Research Facilities
SUAKOKO, Liberia - In a rare meteorological event, a January thunderstorm wreaked havoc on the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) in Suakoko, Liberia. The fierce storm, with powerful winds blowing from the northeast, struck on the evening of Friday, January 24, 2025, causing extensive damage to both residential and research facilities.
