This is Beirut - Agriculture

FAO Builds Partnerships to Shape Lebanon’s Agricultural Future

This is Beirut, 03/09 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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During a short visit to Beirut, a high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met with Lebanese leaders and international partners to strengthen cooperation and support projects aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector. Talks with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Minister of ...

The Silent Crisis of Lebanese Apples

Christiane Tager, 20/08 21:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In many mountain communities, apples are far more than a dessert – they are an economic pillar. Families depend on the harvest to cover schooling, healthcare and daily expenses. When apples go unsold, the entire rural economy wobbles. Juice, jams, artisanal cider and vinegar exist as alternatives, but they are insufficient to handle ...

Climate Change Threatens Tajikistan’s Apricot Industry

This Is Beirut, 17/07 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tajik apricot farmers face an uncertain future as climate change brings drought, floods and shifting seasons to Central Asia’s key fruit-growing region.

Farming the Red Zone: Between Fear and Resilience

Katia Kahil, 11/07 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Farming has always been a challenge in Lebanon—especially in the country’s south. Long overlooked by authorities, the agricultural sector has struggled to stay afloat. Over the past two years, the burden has only grown heavier. Regional instability, economic hardship, and institutional neglect are pushing the land—and those who tend it—to ...

Drought-Hit Morocco Turns to Desalination to Sustain Vegetable Production

Lyne Sammouri, 03/07 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Amid a prolonged drought driven by climate change, Morocco relies on energy-intensive desalination to sustain agriculture, despite high costs and environmental challenges.

$4 Billion: The True Weight of Lebanon’s Agriculture Sector

Liliane Mokbel, 28/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Lebanon endures a prolonged economic crisis, one figure remains widely overlooked: the country’s agriculture sector generates over $4 billion annually when including the entire value chain: transport, packaging, and agro-food processing. On its own, raw agricultural production is valued at $2.2 billion per year. Strengthening agriculture and ...

Severe Climate Crisis Hits Syria: 16.3 Million at Risk of Food Insecurity

This is Beirut, 27/06 13:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Syria is facing its worst climate crisis in 60 years. Drought, rising temperatures, and a significant drop in wheat production threaten millions. The impact on agriculture is devastating, with 16.3 million people now at risk of food insecurity. Farmers are losing their livelihoods, and the country’s breadbasket is drying up.

Lebanon Launches Agricultural Census for Reliable Data

This is Beirut, 24/06 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed on Tuesday a new Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to prepare for the next national agricultural census. This agreement marks the beginning of a crucial preparatory phase aimed at reviving the country’s agricultural data systems. ...

Parliament Committee Approves Military Grants and Green Agriculture Loans

This is Beirut, 23/06 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A joint parliamentary committee approved a draft law on Monday to open an additional credit line in the 2025 state budget, allocating monthly financial grants to military personnel. Under the proposed law, active-duty soldiers will receive LBP 14 million per month, while retired military personnel will receive LBP 12 million. Payments are ...

Bekaa Farmers Urge Saudi Arabia to Reopen Agricultural Markets

This is Beirut, 23/06 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The head of the Bekaa Wheat and Grains Farmers’ Union and member of the Potato Growers’ Syndicate, Najib Fares, has made an urgent appeal to Saudi Arabia’s leadership on behalf of Lebanese farmers. Addressing King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi authorities, Fares called for the reopening of Saudi markets to Lebanese ...

Drought: When the Sky Turns Its Back on the Earth

Christiane Tager, 14/06 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Beirut recorded less than 350 mm of rainfall between November and March—well below the annual average of 800 mm—making the winter of 2024-2025 one of the driest in the last 20 years, according to official data. In the Beqaa, a vital agricultural hub, precipitation fell by over 45% compared to the seasonal average. This severe drop disrupted ...

Lebanon Launches National Agricultural Campaign to Revive Sector’s Strategic Role

This is Beirut, 21/05 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An agricultural conference titled “Agriculture is the Earth’s Pulse” was held on Wednesday, gathering key political, agricultural and economic figures to address the challenges and future of Lebanon’s agricultural sector. In the opening session, Charles Arbid, President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (ESEC), noted the ...

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