Monrovia – The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Agriculture and a private Ghanaian Company, Abanga and Grace (A&G) Agro-Mechanical Industries has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote mechanized rice farming in the country. The MOU is also geared towards ensuring food security, increase domestic rice production as well as create employment opportunities for farmers. The company envisions a world or society of sustainable growth, progressive development and economic self-sufficiency for every citizenry. He noted that Liberia is not different from Ghana, saying, “Everything A&G Agro Company is doing in Ghana, same will be duplicated in Liberia,” he stressed. He disclosed that the MOU will allow the company to produce the rice and also train farmers, thereafter the government will be the off-takers.

Source: Front Page Africa September 09, 2018 23:26 UTC