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IITA-Liberia Staff from the Soils4Liberia and Seeds4Liberia projects, along with staff of the Ministry of Agriculture. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Two technical teams from European Union Delegation-funded projects implemented by IITA<\/u><\/a>\u2013CGIAR<\/u><\/a> in Liberia collaborated to support farmers participating in a Ministry of Agriculture-led training under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP). Combining expertise in cassava production and soil science, the teams delivered integrated technical guidance aimed at improving crop performance and sustainable land management practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration brought together technical expertise from IITA\u2019s Cassava Component of the Seeds4Liberia project and the Soils4Liberia project during the two-day training held in Kakata on 15-16 September. The teams worked with 60 cassava farmers (23 women and 37 men) from 17 farming communities across Margibi, Montserrado, and Bong Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lecture
Lecture session for the training of farmers <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While the Seeds4Liberia team focused on improved cassava production and agronomic practices, the Soils4Liberia team brought expertise in soil testing, site selection, and fertilizer recommendations, demonstrating how decisions about the crop and the soil can work together to improve farm productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration also extended into the field, with both teams visiting a Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health validation trial site, providing an opportunity to connect the technical discussions from the training room with practical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Elohor Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, IITA System Food Specialist and co-laureate of the 2025 Africa Food Prize, also contributed to the training, sharing insights on strengthening agricultural systems and improving outcomes for farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Soils4Liberia
Soils4Liberia Project Manager, Dr Abebe Dakka, led the session on soil health, site selection, and fertiliser usage.
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Dr Michael Edet, who also contributed to the training, emphasized the importance of equipping farmers with practical knowledge they can apply directly on their farms. He highlighted the value of strengthening farmers\u2019 understanding of improved production practices and providing them with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions that can improve productivity and support more sustainable cassava farming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint engagement underscores the value of bringing crop-specific expertise and soil science together, from selecting suitable sites and understanding soil properties to making informed fertilizer decisions and improving cassava production.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government of Liberia implements RETRAP through the Ministry of Agriculture with financing from the World Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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