Monrovia, Aug. 14 -- The Mainland Group, a leading Chinese firm with extensive investments across Africa, has announced a significant US$100 million initiative to revitalize Liberia's agriculture industry.

This statement was delivered by Zhu Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the firm during a live press conference held at the Ministry of Agriculture(MOA).

The investment will focus on six strategic areas: cassava processing for starch, rice processing facilities, cocoa processing to add value to locally grown beans, coffee processing, a sugar refinery with sugarcane plantation development, and warehouse/logistics infrastructure near port areas.

Mr. Zhu plans to open a rice processing plant at a 1,000-hectare site in Fu...