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Lebanon Launches Agricultural Census for Reliable Data

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

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 ...

Towards Revitalizing Lebanese Agricultural Exports: Regional Markets Open Up Again

This is Beirut, 07/05 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani announced a significant step forward in opening up regional markets to Lebanese agricultural products. In a statement to the MTV television channel, he revealed that a large portion of foreign markets are now accessible, and that from May 10, the Jordanian market will once again welcome Lebanese citrus fruits, ...

Agriculture Minister Secures UNIFIL Support for Farmers' Access to Border Lands

This is Beirut, 07/05 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani met with the head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), General Aroldo Lázaro, to discuss measures facilitating farmers' access to agricultural lands located in sensitive border areas. The initiative, launched following communications initiated by the UNIFIL commander, has now received ...

Jordan to Allow Import of Lebanese Lemons Starting May 10

This is Beirut, 05/05 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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In a development welcomed by Lebanese farmers, Jordan will officially begin allowing imports of Lebanese lemons–all varieties included–starting May 10, 2025. The Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture announced on Sunday that it had granted import licenses for Lebanese lemons. Applications for these licenses opened on Saturday, May 3, and will be ...

Lebanon Launches National Drive to Revive Agriculture

This is Beirut, 28/04 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a bid to revitalize Lebanon’s agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture held a large-scale volunteer day in Qana, south Lebanon, in collaboration with local associations, universities and scout groups. Under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani, hundreds of volunteers gathered to plant dozens of olive trees around the ...

Lebanese Agriculture Between Challenges and Hope: The Central Role of Olive Oil and Partnerships for the Future

This is Beirut, 27/04 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Amidst the many crises facing Lebanon, Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani confirmed that Lebanese olive oil remains widely available on the market at affordable prices. He encouraged citizens to consume more of it to support local farmers and boost the national economy. Regarding soil quality in the south, the minister stated that ongoing tests ...

Ministry of Agriculture Calls for Support of Locally Grown Potatoes

This is Beirut, 21/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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As the potato harvest gets underway, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture on Monday called on citizens to support locally grown produce—particularly potatoes cultivated in the Akkar Plain, a region known for its high-quality agricultural output. In an official statement, the Ministry praised the dedication of farmers in Akkar, highlighting their ...

Agriculture: Rationalizing Water Consumption in the Face of Reduced Rainfall

This is Beirut, 18/03 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Agriculture and the Directorate of Agricultural Research called on Tuesday for rational management of water consumption this year due to a significant drop in rainfall, which has only reached 30% of the usual annual average. In addition to low rainfall, temperatures have been higher than normal, due to climate change. The ...

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