MONROVIA – The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has made a compelling case for Liberian journalists and media professionals to focus their efforts on agriculture and environmental reporting. This call to action was made during the opening of a one-day Agricultural Journalism Seminar in Paynesville.
In his remarks, Kanubah emphasized that such specialization is crucial for institutionalizing reporting practices and fostering informed discussions on key issues, including food production, food security, food sovereignty, and livestock management.
He emphasized the importance of acknowledging the diverse range of actors and organizations involved in agricultural supply chains, including farmers, government agencies, and both local and international entities.
Kanubah stated that the production of high-quality, fact-based, and ethical journalistic contents regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of agricultural and environmental products is essential for ensuring food security, driving economic growth, and enhancing prosperity in Liberia.
He urged journalists to remember their vital role in holding those in power accountable, advocating for critical and impartial reporting on agriculture and the environment.
Furthermore, the Pul President called for sustained technical and financial support for agricultural and environmental journalism, emphasizing that these vital areas cannot thrive in isolation.
The seminar, organized by the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN), welcomed the visiting President of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Steve Werblow, alongside national and international stakeholders from the agricultural and environmental sectors. Among the attendees were representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA), Liberia Agricultural Commodity and Regulatory Authority (LACRA), and the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA).
