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.
CARI Strengthens Agriculture by Empowering 2,200 Households, Training Over 1,500 Farmers, and Driving Innovation Across Liberia
In 2025, with support from international partners, CARI intensified its efforts to strengthen Liberia’s agricultural sector through large-scale distribution of improved crop varieties and targeted capacity-building programs.
CARI Launches Digital Feedback Tool to Improve Service Delivery and Client Satisfaction in Bong County
The initiative, introduced as a pilot, reflects CARI’s commitment to strengthening institutional performance in line with the Government of Liberia’s Service Delivery Charter (SDC) and the Performance Management Compliance System (PMCS).
CARI and National Stakeholders Endorse and Launch 2025–2030 Strategic Plan in Harmony with AAID to Drive Inclusive Growth
The event brought together researchers and heads of CARI’s seven thematic programs and stakeholders, who reviewed both documents to identify synergies and ensure coherence with national priorities.
