Liberia receives 30 road machines for farmers
Heavy equipment aims to improve access to markets for agricultural produce in Bong County.
30 heavy earthmoving machines have arrived in Bong County, Liberia, to improve road infrastructure. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo stated that these machines are intended to connect farmers to markets and improve rural livelihoods.
Dr. Yarkpawolo emphasized that passable roads are fundamental to food security and farm income, directly impacting rural households. He commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for prioritizing road development, noting that the new equipment could alleviate transportation issues that have long hindered agriculture and trade in the county.
The EPA chief explained that poor roads cause harvested crops like rice, cassava, vegetables, and plantains to rot before reaching buyers, leading to farmer losses. Beyond agriculture, he added, better roads will help children reach schools and patients access clinics more reliably.
Why it mattersFarmers in Bong County will benefit from improved road access to sell their produce and earn income, and rural families will have better access to schools and healthcare.