This is Beirut, 05/05 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
This is Beirut, 28/04 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut, 27/04 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Agriculture Lebanon Akkar Potatoes Farmers
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 ...
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 ...
Ali A. Hamadé, 09/02 15:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Five years after the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, the repercussions of Brexit remain tangible, with significant effects on several key sectors of the British economy. While some had anticipated a swift recovery, the country still seems to struggle with the challenges that have emerged since this historic turning point. The ...
Christiane Tager, 29/01 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Lebanese agricultural sector, already weakened by a complex economic situation, is now facing two major challenges. On one hand, an unusually mild winter threatens agricultural yields, and on the other, the repercussions of the war are affecting not only infrastructure but also production resources. The agricultural sector is navigating ...
This is Beirut, 24/01 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Japan's much-loved "tonkatsu" pork cutlets come with a mound of freshly shredded cabbage, but a surge in the price of the humble vegetable has prompted chef Katsumi Shinagawa to skimp on servings. The culprit is a changing climate. Last year's record summer heat and heavy rain ruined crops, driving up the cost of the leafy green in what media ...
This is Beirut, 23/01 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Thursday, caretaker Minister of Agriculture Abbas al-Hajj Hassan launched Lebanon’s National Drought Management Plan, in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development. This plan is the first of its kind in Lebanon’s efforts to combat drought, positioning Lebanon among the last Arab countries to implement such a ...
This is Beirut, 20/01 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Caretaker Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan met on Monday with a delegation from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), led by Ambassador Veronica Quattrola. The meeting focused on key issues concerning Lebanon’s agricultural sector, especially assessing the damage caused by Israeli bombings on agricultural ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced in a statement issued by the US Embassy in Beirut that it has initiated a new five-year project named "Strengthening Local Agricultural Systems in Lebanon (ELSA)" with a budget of $10 million, commencing on October 1, 2024. The primary goal of this endeavor is to cultivate agricultural ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-29 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Ministry of Agriculture condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon's agricultural sector, including the recent destruction of the seedling multiplication project built in Wadi Houjair in 2020 with funding from the European Union and support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). In a ...