Official launch of the DeSIRA Integrated Rice-Fish Farming System Project

23 May 2021. The DeSIRA Integrated Rice-Fish Farming System Project, a research and extension development based initiative to improve food security and nutrition in Liberia was officially launched by the Minister of Agriculture Janie Cooper. The Deputy Director-General for Administration at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority NaFAA, Hon. Augustine M. Manoballah has disclosed that aquaculture is the bedrock for investment and development in Liberia.

Mr. Manoballah commended the European Union delegation to Liberia for been supportive of the Liberian fisheries sector and other projects geared toward promoting development in Liberia. He promised that NaFAA will remain engaged with Africa Rice, the Ministry of Agriculrure and other partners in ensuring the success of the fish-rice project.

Deputy Director General Manoballah disclosed that NaFAA is also engaging with other international partners to ensure that Aquaculture is given what he termed a “serious priority” so that fish from the ponds across Liberia will flood the local markets at affordable rates.

Counties of intervention for the Africa Rice Fish and Rice project include in Gbarpolu, Grand Gedeh, Maryland, Margibi, and Rivergee.

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24/05 Front Page Africa Press release “Aquaculture a Foundation for Investment and Development In Liberia” – Says NaFAA DDGA