Agro-Industrial Project
Liberia
The Context
Liberia’s productive profile is historically anchored by a sharp polarization between large-scale, export-oriented extractive economies and traditional agriculture that ensures basic food security.
On the mining front, iron ore extraction represents the historical pillar of the national heavy industry, dominated by major multinationals that operate dedicated rail and port infrastructure to export the raw material.
In perfect geographical synergy lies the production of natural rubber, a sector in which Liberia boasts an absolute global leadership, hosting the largest contiguous plantation on the planet. While rubber is a vital source of foreign exchange, it follows the same model as iron ore, being exported as semi-processed latex.
Alongside these two export-oriented powerhouses, the cultivation of cassava and other tubers stands out, forming the backbone of domestic nutrition and a major hub of local agriculture. While Liberia is a robust producer of raw export commodities (rubber, palm oil, cocoa) and starchy subsistence crops (cassava and sweet potatoes), it suffers from a structural deficit in high-value-added horticulture (fresh vegetables), relying heavily on imports:
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High Import Dependency: In percentage terms, Liberia imports approximately 80% of its commercial fresh vegetables (such as tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, onions, and carrots).
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Severe Post-Harvest Losses: Liberia experiences post-harvest losses ranging between 45% and 50%, driven by impassable roads, inadequate transportation, and the absence of an efficient cold chain.
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Climate Vulnerability: Any form of production remains entirely dependent on and vulnerable to seasonal climate patterns.
Our Proposal
The ARIEL module has been designed around a unified core, yet offers distinct purposes and features tailored to specific needs. Agricultural production is ensured by state-of-the-art greenhouses employing soilless cultivation techniques.
Our partners, who are world leaders in these technologies, will support the project throughout the entire technical design and management phases to guarantee stable, year-round production. The objective is not merely to ensure continuous production, but to deliver a comprehensive, self-sufficient package that takes into account the climate, the environment, and the national geopolitical framework.
The ultimate goal remains the same: to guarantee a stable output that aligns seamlessly with national food sovereignty plans and projects. The greenhouses are meticulously designed, down to the smallest detail, based on the specific territory, climate, production requirements, and market demand, among other factors.
Consequently, no two projects will ever be identical.
Pilot Project
As a pilot project, we propose a 15-hectare ARIEL Module along the Monrovia–Kakata highway axis, aimed at producing approximately 10,000 metric tons of tomatoes per year. This territory represents the perfect synthesis of logistical efficiency and capacity building.
Its central location enables efficient supply to distribution centers, thereby ensuring product freshness. Furthermore, collaboration with universities, training institutes, and agronomy faculties in Monrovia and Kakata—alongside Italian academies—supports the educational program and transforms the site into a cutting-edge development hub, establishing the region as the beating heart of commercial and secure agriculture in Liberia.
This framework allows us to train trainers and workers on-site who, in line with the project's scope, will subsequently support the training of local farmers in both greenhouse operations and traditional agriculture.
