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Six unions threaten to escalate over food prices
The article discusses warnings issued by six specialized unions in Lebanon's livestock sector regarding the imposition of an "environmental fee" on essential materials such as soybean meal, sunflower meal, cottonseed meal, sugar beet pulp, veterinary medicines, and feed additives. The unions emphasized that this fee will lead to a significant rise in livestock production costs, which will inevitably result in increased prices for eggs, poultry, meat, dairy, and cheese, thereby adding to the financial burdens of Lebanese consumers amidst difficult economic conditions and inflation. They also highlighted that the damage is serious and threatens national food security, as these sectors are fundamental components of local food production. Continued imposition of these fees could lead to increased reliance on imports and a decline in local production, which provides livelihoods for around 50,000 families. The unions demanded the immediate abolition of the fees for the exempted materials; otherwise, they stated they will take escalating steps to defend these sectors and the country's food security.
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