By: Gabriel Parker
BOMI COUNTY – More than 90 smallholder farmers in Bomi County have benefited from a week-long comprehensive training program focused on various agricultural value chains, aimed at boosting productivity and increasing yields.
The training took place in Tehr District and was funded by the European Union. It was implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC), in collaboration with the Farmer Union Network of Liberia (FUNL).
The initiative was conducted under the banner “Daya-Bai-Kai”—a Gola phrase meaning “God Thank You.” The project aims to empower local farmers with modern agricultural techniques to enhance food production across the county.
Speaking at the close of the training, Sando McGill, head of the Daya-Bai-Kai farmer group, emphasized the importance of equipping farmers with the right skills and tools.
“We believe that if our farmers are given the right knowledge and tools, they can transform their farms and contribute to national food security,” McGill said.
He noted that the training focused primarily on improving cassava and rice production, while also introducing new techniques in coffee and banana cultivation to encourage diversification.
Several participants described the experience as transformative and expressed gratitude to the organizers and partners.
“This training has opened our eyes. We now know better ways to manage our farms and increase our harvests,” said Sarah Kollie, a participant from Gbah Town.
To support practical implementation of the training, each farmer received 1,500 coffee seedlings as a startup package at the conclusion of the program.
The project is expected to expand to other parts of Bomi County, with the goal of further promoting agricultural development and food sustainability in rural Liberia.
