Agriculture Ministry Discusses War Impact on Lebanon Food Security
The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture participated in the 81st session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council in Rome. During the meeting, discussions focused on the challenges related to food security stemming from conflicts, climate change, and economic crises. The Ministry's Director-General, Engineer Louis Lahoud, highlighted that over 22.5% of Lebanon's agricultural land has been affected by these crises, with approximately 78% of farmers in the south having stopped their activities. The number of people facing food insecurity has risen to 1.24 million. The ministry called for international support to rehabilitate the agricultural sector and urged for cooperation in developing programs that enhance farmers' resilience and ensure the continuity of production.
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