Liberia, March 26 -- The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) and the Rubber Development Fund Incorporated (RDFI) have honored Businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva (alias Jeety) for his company's role in supporting Liberia's rubber sector.

In bestowing the honor, the associations described Jeety Rubber as a true partner of the rubber industry, hailing the company for its steadfast support to smallholder farmers when other buyers suspended purchases of rubber in protest of a government decision to introduce a regulated farm-gate price.

"This Certificate of Honor is in recognition of your exceptional contributions to Liberia's rubber sector and your unwavering support for rubber farmers, particularly during critical periods of limite...