The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kullie Kanubah has called for greater emphasis on agricultural and environmental journalism in Liberia, urging journalists to specialize in these fields to enhance public awareness and drive socio-economic transformation.

Kanubah made the remarks at a one-day Agricultural Journalism Seminar organized by the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN) at the Amazing Plaza in Paynesville. The event coincided with the visit of Steve Werblow, President of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), to Liberia.

In his statement, Kanubah praised LAEJN’s efforts in advancing agricultural and environmental journalism, which he described as an often-overlooked yet crucial area of reporting. He noted that while political, sports, and entertainment journalism have long dominated the Liberian media landscape, there is an urgent need to amplify coverage of agriculture and environmental issues.
“Agricultural and environmental journalism remains an area in need of attention,” Kanubah stated. “The work of LAEJN and its leadership, including Jefferson Massah and Estelle Liberty, is commendable in addressing this gap.”

Kanubah emphasized that agriculture, the environment, and journalism are interconnected, with political and economic factors influencing farming practices, food security, and natural resource management. He urged journalists to critically analyze and report on these areas, ensuring that public officials and institutions are held accountable for policies impacting agriculture and the environment.

Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of factual, ethical, and specialized reporting on food production, food security, and sustainable development, encouraging Liberian journalists to deepen their expertise in these areas.
Kanubah stressed the need for sustained technical and financial support to ensure that agricultural journalism thrives in Liberia. He called on media houses and journalists to embrace digital platforms to expand coverage and public engagement on agricultural and environmental issues.

The event was attended by representatives from key institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Liberia Agricultural Commodity and Regulatory Authority (LACRA), the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), and Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA). These organizations pledged their continued support for strengthening agricultural and environmental journalism in Liberia.

The seminar marks a significant step toward elevating agricultural journalism in Liberia, fostering informed discussions on food security, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. 

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