NNA - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the National Council for Scientific Research-Lebanon (CNRS-L), has conducted a DIEM-Impact damage and loss assessment focused on the impact of the conflict in Lebanon between October 2023 and November 2024.

The assessment reveals that Lebanon’s agriculture sector has suffered an estimated USD 118 million in damages and USD 586 million in losses, with the most affected areas being Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture sub-sectors have been affected.

According to the assessment, the agriculture sector estimated needs amount to USD 263 million for reconstruction and recovery, with USD 95 million prioritized for 2025/26. 

Immediate support is needed to restart farming, livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture activities. In parallel, efforts must focus on restoring assets such as perennial crops, livestock, farms, and key infrastructure, including greenhouses, irrigation systems, and agricultural machinery.

In the medium term, priorities include revitalizing agricultural value chains and ensuring sustainable management of natural resources like irrigation water, energy, forests, and fisheries.

Overall, the agrifood sector presents a significant opportunity to drive Lebanon’s socioeconomic recovery. It can be a powerful catalyst for resilience, transformation, and inclusive growth. By enhancing productivity, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable practices, the sector can play a pivotal role in stabilizing rural livelihoods and strengthening national food security.

 

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