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الكتائب اللبنانية
Lebanese apple surplus threatens farms
The current apple production crisis in Lebanon is related to an oversupply that faces challenges in distribution and storage, risking farmers' bankruptcy and the uprooting of orchards. The season's production is expected to reach approximately 250,000 tons, with over 110,000 tons needing to be exported quickly. Farmers are suffering from falling selling prices, now between 20,000 and 30,000 Lebanese pounds per kilogram, compared to 100,000 last year, due to rising transportation and storage costs and a weak sales market. Possible solutions include opening foreign markets, especially in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, boosting exports through government support, and developing processing industries such as vinegar and juices to reduce the surplus. It is also essential to involve farmers and cooperatives in developing marketing and export plans to effectively address the crisis.
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