Speaking at the official launch of the Magarma Farm rice harvest on Thursday, October 26, the Deputy Country Director of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in Liberia, Asif Bhutto pledged the WFP support to the group and small farm holders across Liberia to achieve their desired yields. He lauded the effort of the women and noted that if their initiative is replicated across Liberia, there would be sufficient food in the country. "The best way we can do that is to prioritize agriculture and give support to small farm holders. “Our prayer as in institution is to see many farmers move rice production in the lowland areas because lowland rice gives lots of earnings." It was so magical.”“The support of the MOA was backed by the WFP through its Food for Work program; but after three rations we heard that it was cut off."

Source: Front Page Africa October 31, 2017 01:40 UTC