The "Assessing the Agricultural Impact of the Totota Track Construction Project" report, an intervention funded by SIDA and GIZ, evaluates the impact of upgraded footpaths to motorcycle taxi accessible tracks on agricultural activities in rural Liberia. Conducted between April 2021 and May 2022, the study aimed to establish if and to what extent the tracks or Village Access Roads enhanced market access and supported local farmers in the transition from subsistence to market-oriented farming. The assessment covered changes in agricultural production, new farm establishments, and overall socio-economic impacts on trackside communities.

Findings indicated a significant shift from staple crops like rice and cassava to high-value cash crops such as peppers and vegetables, driven by improved market access via motorcycle taxis. The tracks reduced travel time to markets, motivating farmers to increase farm sizes and diversify crops. Additionally, there was an increase in trading activities to the trackside communities, with more goods being transported from markets.

The report highlights the importance of maintaining the tracks and incorporating good agricultural practices to sustain the benefits. It also suggests conducting baseline studies for future projects to better measure impacts. Overall, the study found that the intervention successfully facilitated market access, boosted local economies, and improved livelihoods in rural Liberia.