LACRA Targets Global Market Exposure For Farmers

By Domingo Dargbeh

The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has prepared Liberica coffee, cocoa, and oil palm for global exposure.

The development was announced at the upcoming National Agriculture Fair scheduled for December 8–12, 2026, in Voinjama, Lofa County.

The Authority’s participation is expected to highlight the potential of cash crop sector. It will also create opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses, investors to explore new markets that will strengthen agricultural production.

The National Agriculture Fair was officially launched on Tuesday, November 10, during the Ministry of Information regular press briefing in Monrovia.

Agriculture Minister, Alexander Nueteh, disclosed how the national event will congregate farmers, agribusiness enterprises, agricultural cooperatives, and development partners from every part of the country.

The five-day event will be held under the theme: “Growing More, Inputting Less for Sustainable Development,” with emphasis on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and encourage increased productivity across the agriculture sector.

As the institution mandated to regulate the coffee, cocoa, and oil palm sectors, LACRA intends to use the occasion to promote the agricultural potential, with particular attention on Liberica coffee, Liberian cocoa, and oil palm.

Through its exhibition, the Authority is expected to engage farmers, commodity buyers, processors, and potential investors on issues relating to quality standards, value addition, market access, and export opportunities.

LACRA’s participation also provides an opportunity to create greater awareness about the importance of meeting established commodity standards, and improve the quality of locally produced agricultural products to enhance their competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

The Authority has meanwhile, encourage farmers, agricultural cooperatives, commodity traders and processors in the coffee, cocoa, and oil palm industries to attend the fair, and visit its exhibition booth in Voinjama.

The National Agriculture Fair will provide a platform for agricultural networking, knowledge exchange, business partnerships, and investment opportunities. It will also draw national attention to the contribution of agriculture to the economic growth and development.

LACRA has invited all stakeholders, and members of the public to join the Voinjama event as Liberia showcases its agricultural products and explores opportunities for a stronger and more competitive agricultural sector.