SL Brewery Awards Local Farmers at 2025 Local Sourcing Ceremony

2 months ago

Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) on Friday, September 12, 2025, held its annual Local Sourcing Awards ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Wellington, Freetown, honoring outstanding sorghum farmers...

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Engages Local Farmers in Moyamba District

4 months ago

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has launched a significant outreach initiative aimed at strengthening ties with local farmers and partners in Moyamba District. Led by the proactive...

Sierra Leone’s Agriculture Minister Henry Kpaka Unveils New Radio Station to Support Rural Farmers

4 months ago

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), Henry Musa Kpaka, has announced the launch of a new radio station dedicated to serving rural farmers across Sierra Leone. The station, named Rural...

Agriculture Ministry Boosts Support for Maize Farmers in Moyamba District

4 months ago

The Extension Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has started significant strides in supporting maize farmers across Moyamba District, led by the dedicated District Extension...

We Must Stop Relying on Imported Food–President Bio

4 months ago

President Julius Maada Bio has said that Sierra Leone cannot continue to depend on ships from other countries to bring in food and basic goods. He made this clear during the State Opening of the Third...

Kono District Council and Youth Farmers Donate 650 Bags of Local Rice to WFP for School Feeding Programme

4 months ago

The Kono District Council and a youth-led farming initiative have officially handed over 650 bags of locally produced rice to the World Food Programme (WFP) in support of the National School Feeding Programme. The...

FAO Director-General Visits Sierra Leone to Support National Feed Salone Initiative

5 months ago

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Musa Kpaka, on July 21, 2025, welcomed Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, for a working...

Government Secures $54 Million From World Bank to Boost Agriculture

5 months ago

The government of Sierra Leone has secured $54 million in funding from the World Bank, alongside 33,835 metric tons of fertilizer from three partner organizations to boost the agricultural sector. The...

Ministry of Agriculture Hosts Symposium to Tackle Food Security Challenges in Sierra Leone

5 months ago

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), in collaboration with the Food Security and Resilience Project (FSRP - SL) and the World Food Prize Foundation, successfully held the first-ever Sierra...

President Bio Commissions Mattru-Senehun Bridge, Easing Farmers’ Constraints

5 months ago

President Julius Maada Bio has officially opened the newly completed Mattru Jong–Senehun Bridge in the southern district of Bonthe. The bridge is expected to improve transport and access for farmers...