The Ministry of Agriculture has announced a groundbreaking investment agreement with Mainland Group of Companies from the People’s Republic of China, valued at an impressive USD100 million, to boost Liberia’s agricultural sector. A high-level Mainland delegation recently concluded a three-day assessment mission in Liberia, during which potential sites were identified for key agro-industrial projects. These include the establishment of a modern rice processing factory in Bong County and a cassava starch processing plant in Margibi County.
First unveiled by Mainland Group’s CEO in August 2025, the investment package encompasses not only the construction of processing plants but also the development of a sugar refinery, creation of logistics hubs, and expansion of shipping facilities to facilitate agricultural trade within and beyond Liberia. The Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that this landmark investment will directly impact the livelihoods of Liberian farmers. More than 150,000 smallholder farmers are expected to benefit through expanded access to processing facilities, markets, and fairer prices for their produce. The projects will also create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, thereby stimulating rural economies and empowering communities. Liberia remains heavily reliant on food imports, with rice and cassava among the most consumed staples.
The entry of Mainland Group into Liberia’s agro-industrial landscape is therefore projected to significantly reduce the country’s dependency on imported food, enhance national food security, and stabilize prices of essential commodities. Drawing from its proven track record in several African countries, Mainland Group brings not only capital but also technical expertise in large-scale agro-processing and supply chain management. Its partnership with Liberia is expected to catalyze industrialization, attract further foreign investment, and strengthen agricultural value chains from production to export.
The Ministry reaffirmed the Government of Liberia’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for such transformative investments. “This partnership is a game-changer for Liberia’s agriculture. It will increase farmers’ incomes, create jobs, and move us closer to achieving food self-sufficiency,” the Ministry said in a statement.
