Hani emphasizes farming, education, resilience
Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani focused on developing agricultural investment and education, as well as supporting local products and border regions to strengthen the resilience of farmers in Lebanon. His efforts centered on formulating an agricultural investment strategy aimed at attracting both national and foreign investments, fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors, and modernizing agricultural production and manufacturing chains. The goal is to create more employment opportunities and enhance economic development. He also emphasized that advancing agricultural education requires updating curricula and linking them to the labor market, in order to prepare a new generation of technicians and specialists in smart agriculture and modern technologies. Furthermore, he discussed with various stakeholders initiatives such as declaring Hamanah as the Cherry Capital to support its farmers, and strengthening the resilience of farmers in border villages against Israeli attacks. Other initiatives included developing a genetic map to protect Lebanon’s forests and expanding cooperation with the World Food Programme to support food security. He highlighted the importance of building a modern, sustainable agricultural sector that boosts food security and preserves natural resources.
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