Because these conditions have not been met in the past, it affected our food security in both urban and rural counties. Our farmers need reassurances that as they farm, due diligence on funding and investment opportunities will be available to support them. Agriculture consumers should also get involved by writing your representatives to voice a concern over agriculture policy issues. As Liberia’s agriculture sector makes this transition, strengthening resilience for food security and nutrition is the key to inclusive socio-economic growth and are prerequisites for building peace and reducing poverty. The commentary represents the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily represent the Liberian Senate or the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

Source: Daily Observer February 17, 2020 02:17 UTC