Ministry of Agriculture - Republic of Liberia

What Ministry of Agriculture - Republic of Liberia does

The Ministry of Agriculture is the statutory government body of the Republic of Liberia responsible for agricultural policy, extension services, and sector coordination, headquartered at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. It operates across all 15 counties of Liberia through a network of County Agriculture Coordinators, District Agriculture Officers, and Extension Technicians, supported by 8 mechanization service centers and the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI). Its core digital products include the AgriBusiness Portal (value-chain information repository and agribusiness registry), the Liberia Agriculture Commercialization Fund (LACF) grant management system with M&E and County Focal Person dashboards, the Document Management Portal, and the AEAS extension coordination platform.

The ministry's primary beneficiaries are smallholder farmers and agribusinesses engaged in rice, cocoa, rubber, oil palm, vegetables, cassava, and livestock. Programs are funded through annual government budget allocations and concessional/grant financing from international development partners including the World Bank, IFAD, African Development Bank, European Union, JICA, USAID, FAO, AGRA, GAFSP, and AFD. Major programmatic vehicles include STAR-P (US$48M, World Bank/IFAD), RETRAP (World Bank), SADFONS (US$8M, GAFSP/AfDB), BCRP (US$8.84M, IFAD), the SEEDS4LIBERIA project (EU/AfricaRice targeting 76,000 beneficiaries), and recent landmark corporate partnerships with JR Farms Group Inc. (US$60M, 20-year coffee development) and Mainland Group (US$36M proposed, rubber). The government has set a target of 70% rice self-sufficiency within 5 years under the "Liberians Feed Yourselves" agenda. Revenue is not commercially generated; the ministry issues permits/certificates and provides free extension and grant services, with capital flowing in through the budget cycle and donor project agreements.

Name

Ministry of Agriculture - Republic of Liberia

Legal name

Ministry of Agriculture - Republic of Liberia

Website

https://moa.gov.lr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Agriculture is the government of Liberia's statutory agency for agricultural development, delivering extension services, research, mechanization, storage infrastructure, and matching grants (LACF) to smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across all 15 counties, funded by national budget allocations and international donor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Development Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Farm Management Services (115116), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF), Farm Finance, Input Procurement & Risk Tools (Budgeting, Inventory, Insurance Links) (AFAAAFAO), Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency Agronomy (AFACABAF), Water Rights, Permitting & Compliance Services (Allocations, Reporting) (AFACAFAM)

Keywords

• Agricultural extension services
• Smallholder farmer support
• Agribusiness development
• Food security programs
• Agricultural policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

Liberia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Annual national budget allocation from Government of Liberia for ministry operations and agricultural programs
2. International Donor Funding: Funding from international development partners including IFAD, World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), European Union, JICA, USAID, AGRA, and FAO. Includes grants and concessional loans for agricultural development projects
3. Agricultural Permits and Certificates: Revenue from issuing agricultural permits, certificates, and conducting quarantine services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Agriculture is a government ministry that designs and implements national agricultural policy, programs, and value chain development initiatives in Liberia. It delivers agricultural extension services, mechanization, inputs, training, and matching grants to smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, while coordinating donor-funded projects across rice, cocoa, rubber, oil palm, vegetables, cassava, and livestock value chains in all 15 counties.

Product overview

The Ministry of Agriculture operates a portfolio of digital platforms and agricultural programs. Core digital products include the AgriBusiness Portal (web-based information repository for agribusiness development), Document Management Portal, and the Liberian Agriculture Commercialization Fund (LACF) grant management system with associated M&E and county dashboards. Key agricultural initiatives include STAR-P (Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project), RETRAP (Rural Economic Transformation Project), and the Tree Crop Extension Project (TCEP). These products and programs work together to support farmers, agribusinesses, and value chain development across Liberia's agricultural sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Liberia Agriculture Commercialization Fund (LACF): Matching grants program for farmers and agribusinesses funded by World Bank and IFAD
• AgriBusiness Portal
• Peri-Urban Agriculture Development Program
• Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)

Products and services

• Liberia Agriculture Commercialization Fund (LACF) Grant Program A matching grant management system providing financial grants to Liberian agribusinesses, smallholder farmers, and processors in rice, oil palm, vegetable, livestock, cassava, and rubber value chains. Includes grant application, lifecycle management, and grantee reporting functionality.
• AgriBusiness Portal A web-based information repository and database for organizing, supporting, and developing agricultural value chains through private sector engagement. It stores and presents relevant information to government, agribusiness owners, farmers, service providers, financiers, and investors, and supports business registration and market linkages.
• Document Management Portal A digital platform for organizing, storing, and managing agricultural documents and ministry publications.
• Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) A US$48 million World Bank and IFAD-funded project addressing market failures in rice, oil palm, and horticulture value chains in Liberia. Includes a matching grant component delivered through LACF for smallholder farmers, processors, and agribusinesses.
• Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) A World Bank-funded project focusing on rural economic transformation through agricultural development, value chain enhancement, and infrastructure investments including cold storage facilities.
• Tree Crop Extension Project (TCEP) IFAD-funded Tree Crops Extension Project (TCEP-I and TCEP-II) supporting cocoa farmers in Lofa and Nimba counties through seedling distribution, inputs, tools, and training.
• Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP) A US$8.84 million IFAD-funded project supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers in adapting to climate change through climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Peri-Urban Agriculture Development Program A program empowering peri-urban dwellers by utilizing swamplands for rice cultivation during the rainy season and vegetables during the dry season, with operations in Monrovia, Kakata, Gbarnga, and Ganta.
• National Agriculture Fair An annual national exhibition showcasing agricultural products, farmer achievements, and ministry initiatives, connecting farmers with markets and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% rice self-sufficiency target within 5 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JR Farms Group Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Landmark 20-year partnership to unlock over US$60 million in investment for coffee industry revitalization, creating over 300,000 jobs and expanding exports
• Mainland GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic partnership to support smallholder farmers in rubber production with proposed investment of US$36 million to transform Liberia's rubber industry
• AfricaRice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024Technical partner for rice development under SEEDS4LIBERIA project (Building Resilient Seed Systems for Rice, Cassava, Cowpea, Cocoa, and Fish Value Chains). Targeting 76,000 beneficiaries with seed production and capacity building programs
• Deloitte and Touche GhanaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 May 2021Grant Management Contract signed for managing LACF grants
• AfricaRicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2020Signed Host Country Agreement granting diplomatic status. Country office presence to support Liberia's rice development program with rice varieties and planting techniques
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency partner providing technical support for food security, nutrition, One Health platform, soil profiling, and agricultural research initiatives
• Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural development organization supporting development and attracting investment to Liberia's agricultural sector. Board Chairperson called for 10% budget allocation to agriculture
• Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational research institute conducting agricultural research, seed multiplication, and breeder seed production. Receives equipment and support from MOA
• Deloitte and Touche GhanaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrant management contractor for LACF managing matching grant component and fund disbursement processes
• Firestone Natural RubberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor agribusiness partner in the agricultural sector listed under partners in publications
• Nimba UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for model piggery farm and Livestock Farmers Field School at campus. Provides land for facility while MOA provides funding and technical assistance
• University of LiberiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOA rejuvenated UL farm with tractors, power tillers, irrigation equipment and seeds. Partnership to establish model for agricultural learning
• Korean Investment Firm MakeGroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean investment firm exploring major agricultural partnership opportunities in Liberia
• Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental network of 126 universities in 38 African countries. Liberia joined in 2007 through University of Liberia. Minister Cooper participated in RUFORUM webinar panel

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): FAO is a core technical partner and the global standard-setter for agricultural development policy. Comparable in policy advisory scope and capacity-building mandate, though operating at global rather than national level.

Emerging players

• Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice): AfricaRice is a technical partner for Liberia's rice development under SEEDS4LIBERIA. Comparable in its mandate to improve rice productivity across West Africa and provides direct research and seed-system support.
• Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA): AGRA is a continental agricultural development organization that supports policy reform, input access, and investment attraction across Africa. Directly comparable to the ministry's mandate in catalyzing private-sector agribusiness engagement.

Regional players

• Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security - Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's national agricultural ministry is the closest regional peer in the Mano River Union, facing similar post-conflict agricultural recovery challenges and operating with comparable donor dependence.

Direct peers

• Ministry of Food and Agriculture - Ghana: Ghana's national agricultural ministry with an equivalent mandate for crop production policy, extension services, and donor-funded value chain programs. Directly comparable institutional counterpart operating under similar West African development-finance dynamics.
• Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Nigeria: Nigeria's federal agricultural ministry drives national programs on rice self-sufficiency, mechanization, and donor coordination. Comparable scale and mandate, with similar reliance on World Bank, IFAD, and AfDB partnerships.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - Uganda: Uganda's national agricultural ministry runs comparable value chain programs, extension services, and donor-funded commercialization initiatives. Similar institutional structure with parallel emphasis on smallholder farmer support.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development - Kenya: Kenya's national agricultural ministry operates similar extension services, county-level coordination, and donor-funded value chain programs. Comparable institutional mandate with more mature digital infrastructure.

Others

• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): IFAD is a major funder and partner for Liberian agricultural projects (BCRP, TCEP, STAR-P). Comparable in its smallholder development focus, though structured as a multilateral financier rather than a national implementing agency.
• World Bank Agriculture and Food Global Practice: The World Bank's Agriculture Global Practice is the primary financier of Liberia's STAR-P, RETRAP, and rice financing. Comparable in setting agricultural development priorities and convening donor coordination, though at global rather than national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MinistryofAgricultureLiberia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-agriculture-republic-of-liberia

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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