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Liberian farmers use SMS to get better prices.
Farmers in Liberia can now access market pricing information through SMS on their mobile phones. Agricultural Market Information and Linkage System (AMILS) was launched this week by Agro, Inc., a regional agribusiness specializing in linking farmers to markets. AMILS was designed to make agricultural markets work better for Liberian farmers, specifically targeting smallholder farmers in often isolated rural areas.
From Food Crisis to Food Surplus: The Fertilizer Miracle.
In 2005, Malawi was unable to feed itself and nearly five million of its 13 million people needed emergency food aid. Flash forward to 2008; Malawi has been a net exporter of food aid the past two years running.
Liberia: Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Project
Liberia: Investment Potential in Country's Palm Oil Sector, IFC Study Reveals
Liberia, Major boost for Liberia palm oil farmers
Agro, Inc. Sponsors Miss Liberia Competition
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Special Focus: Food Security in Liberia
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How the rise of basic commodity prices impacts Liberians
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Profile: Natural Rubber Industry of Liberia
Questions in Development: Why are Liberian farmers so poor?
Empowering Cocoa Farmers in Liberia
Related Links
Liberia - Agriculture and Food - Country Profile
FAO Country Profiles and Mapping Information System - Liberia
USAID Africa: Agriculture
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About Guinea
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