MONROVIA – Liberia’s agriculture sector is poised for a significant transformation following two major announcements on Wednesday. Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah confirmed that the country will receive 304 agricultural machines to boost farming mechanization, while the Mainland Granda Group has pledged an investment of over $100 million in local crop production.
During a meeting with Mainland Granda Group CEO Zhu Chen, Minister Nuetah revealed that the number of agricultural machines arriving from China has increased from 288 to 304. The shipment, expected by the end of October 2025, includes tractors, semi-trailer tractors, engine generators, and other specialized equipment.
Nuetah stressed that the equipment is critical to advancing Liberia’s National Agricultural Development Plan and will be deployed once newly established mechanization service centers are fully constructed. “The responsibility now lies with us to ensure the centers are ready so the machines can be used effectively to improve food security,” he stated.
In a major boost for the local economy, CEO Zhu Chen announced his company’s commitment to invest over $100 million in Liberia’s agricultural sector. The investment will target the cultivation and processing of key crops such as cassava, cocoa, sugar, and coffee.
This initiative is expected to create jobs, strengthen agricultural value chains, and enhance local processing capabilities, providing economic benefits to both rural communities and the nation as a whole. Minister Nuetah expressed his gratitude for the partnership, noting that it will introduce advanced technologies and much-needed capital into Liberia’s farming landscape.
The collaboration highlights the strengthening economic ties between Liberia and China, aimed at modernizing the country’s agricultural practices for sustainable food production.
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