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Liberia Unveils 10 New Rice Varieties to Boost Food Security

5/4/2025

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On March 17, 2025, Liberia's agricultural community united at CARI for an inspiring Field Day, unveiling ten innovative upland rice varieties. Spearheaded by AfricaRice and backed by the EU, the Seeds4Liberia Project aims to cultivate 4,200 hectares, promising to elevate food security and invigorate local farming with diverse seed production.

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On March 17, 2025, Liberia's agricultural community united at CARI for an inspiring Field Day, unveiling ten innovative upland rice varieties. Spearheaded by AfricaRice and backed by the EU, the Seeds4Liberia Project aims to cultivate 4,200 hectares, promising to elevate food security and invigorate local farming with diverse seed production.