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Friday, 30 October 2026dailybeirut.com
Lebanon
Lebanon's Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani held a series of meetings to discuss developing dragon fruit production, protecting forests from fires, and enhancing partnerships with international institutions.
Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani held a series of meetings addressing the development of agricultural and livestock production, protection of natural resources, strengthening partnerships with international institutions, the private sector, and associations, as well as following up on preparations for the second edition of the "Agri-Lebanon" agricultural exhibition.
In the framework of diversifying agricultural production and encouraging promising crops, Minister Hani held the first meeting of the Sectoral Committee for the Development of Dragon Fruit Cultivation, to discuss the prospects for developing this agriculture in Lebanon and ways to enhance it.
He also discussed with the World Bank the project for protecting forests from fires in Lebanon and biomass management, within efforts aimed at preserving forestry wealth and promoting sustainable management of natural resources.
Regarding livestock production, the Minister of Agriculture met with representatives from "Liban Lait" company and the "Al-Doroub" cooperative, discussing the launch of operations at the milk collection center in Wadi Khaled, which contributes to supporting livestock breeders, developing animal wealth, and increasing milk production in the region.
He followed up with the French association "SOS Orient" and the "Green Desert" association on their agricultural projects in the Jezzine area, in the context of strengthening cooperation with associations to support local agricultural development.
Additionally, he discussed with the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Lebanon the launch of the first pilot experience for fish farming in floating cages, a step aimed at encouraging innovation and diversifying production fields.
On the level of supporting the presence of the agricultural sector and opening horizons for cooperation and investment, Minister Hani held a meeting to follow up on preparations for the second edition of the "Agri-Lebanon" agricultural exhibition.
These meetings fall within the framework of strengthening partnerships supporting the agricultural sector, assisting farmers and producers, encouraging innovation and investment, parallel to protecting natural resources and consolidating the foundations of sustainable agricultural development.
