Sierra Leone military harvests rice from 4,000 acres
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
Sierra Leone’s armed forces have begun harvesting rice grown on more than 4,000 acres of military land in Moyamba District. President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio attended the launch, presented as a contribution to food security and local production, according to Sierraloaded.
Sierra Leone’s armed forces have begun harvesting rice grown on more than 4,000 acres of military land at Yoni Kamajei, in Moyamba District. President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio attended the official launch on 18 October 2026, according to Sierraloaded.
The harvest is part of the Feed Salone Agenda, the government programme aimed at strengthening food security and domestic production. The farm was established under the direction of the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Amara Bangura.
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