The year 2025 represents a crucial observation period for our country. The agricultural sector faces persistent environmental and economic constraints. Local stakeholders are working hard to stabilize structures weakened by successive crises.
At Baynetna.media, we follow this evolution on the ground. Our field reports from the plains and mountains illustrate the current situation. Agriculture in Lebanon is now attempting to find a functional balance. It remains an essential component of Lebanese identity and a pillar of Lebanon’s economy despite the difficulties.
For us, young Lebanese workers, the production challenge is clear. Whether we are in the country or in the Lebanese diaspora, the objective remains common. Food sovereignty has become a strategic priority for our generation. We recognize the scale of the necessary reforms. The attachment to Lebanese land remains a factor of stability. Productive structures are currently undergoing reorganization.
Key Figures for Agriculture in Lebanon
|
Indicator |
Key Figures in 2025 |
Impact and Context |
|---|---|---|
|
Agricultural Losses |
704 million dollars |
Structural impact observed in South Lebanon. |
|
Exports |
750 million dollars |
Stabilized flows to the Gulf via Lebanese solar initiatives. |
|
Food Security |
33% of the population |
Need for assistance reported by the WFP. |
|
Rainfall |
< 300 mm in Zahle |
Marked water deficit across the whole of Lebanon. |
A Lebanese Heritage to Preserve in Lebanon and Abroad
Olive cultivation in Lebanon reflects an ancient family tradition. Wheat harvests testify to a persistent production capacity. Food production goes beyond simple commercial exchanges; a structural bond unites inhabitants with their geographical environment, ensuring the population’s subsistence for millennia.
For the youth of the Lebanese diaspora, this heritage is a landmark. It is about maintaining concrete contact with the homeland. Development prospects are gradually appearing in certain sectors. The Lebanese people are adapting to new market constraints.
The Climate Challenge Weighs on Lebanon’s Agriculture
The lack of precipitation during the winter months has marked the Lebanese landscape. The lack of rain is a common observation shared by all observers. The 2024-2025 winter ranks among the driest in modern history, figuring among the most arid periods in seventy-five years. In the Lebanese Beqaa Valley, technical concerns are rising.
Lebanese farmers are managing particularly dry soils. The rainfall deficit directly affects seasonal yields. Lebanon’s annual water balance has reached low levels, sitting below the critical threshold of seven hundred and fifty millimeters. We are observing a change in the appearance of Lebanese cereal crops. The current landscape differs from the usual standards for the season. Thirsty Lebanese landscapes require rigorous water management.
A Lebanese Energy Bill Spiraling Out of Control
This drought creates measurable economic consequences. Furthermore, it increases operational costs for every household in Lebanon. Wheat and barley production in Lebanon is experiencing a drop in volume. Reliance on cereal imports is becoming more frequent. However, the goal of partial Lebanese autonomy remains relevant. Water management has become the determining factor for farms. Lebanese producers must increase pumping cycles, tapping into groundwater tables that are already at a low level.
The price of fuel remains high in Lebanon. Production costs have increased by more than fifty percent. We see the effects of this increase in every Lebanese market. The selling price of vegetables depends directly on irrigation costs.
Rebuilding Orchards in South Lebanon
The situation in South Lebanon requires special attention. Olive-growing areas constitute a significant portion of the national income. This southern region ensures a major share of national production and shows major material damage following recent events. The 2024 tensions affected the bordering Lebanese territory. The FAO published a status report in April 2025.
These technical data concern all stakeholders and highlight the scale of financial needs. Structural damages are precisely quantified. The operational loss of earnings weighs on the recovery. These operating losses affect Lebanon’s economy in the long term. Agriculture is suffering a major financial blow, with global damages reaching seven hundred and four million dollars.
The FAO’s Alarm for the Entirety of Lebanon
The scale of these losses requires a lucid analysis. Lebanese national solidarity must focus on concrete solutions. The drop in income threatens the sustainability of many family farms. Our farmers have few financial reserves. They are witnessing a depreciation of their productive capital. This structural fragility imposes a reflection on aid.
New support mechanisms are being developed. The Lebanese diaspora can contribute to the recovery through investment. They can participate in the restoration of production tools in South Lebanon. The FAO report defines the steps for this national rehabilitation. The project requires a mobilization of skills, and activity must be stabilized in the Lebanese countryside.
The Lebanese Olive Tree, a Symbol of Our Identity
The Lebanese olive tree represents a top-tier economic resource. It is an essential heritage crop for us. It constitutes a sustainable asset and a source of regular income. Rural Lebanese families depend heavily on this sector. About eight hundred hectares of olive groves have been affected by the drought. This represents a notable impact on the Lebanese agricultural heritage. The loss is valued at two hundred and thirty-seven million dollars.
Fires in Lebanese Orchards
Lebanese forest areas have not been spared from damage. Five thousand hectares of pines were degraded by fires. The replacement of these Lebanese orchards will be a slow process. It is a necessary step to regain productive capacity. Lebanese villages are seeking to restore their financial balance. Every new plantation in Lebanon is an investment. It is a step toward the normalization of the Lebanese future.
Protecting Forests, an Act of National Lebanese Resistance
An internal environmental issue requires increased vigilance. Uncontrolled logging adds to the water stress in Lebanon. In March 2025, authorities took firm measures. The Ministry of Agriculture in Lebanon established a strict framework. A forest state of emergency was officially declared. Economic difficulties lead some to illegal logging. Wood is used as an alternative fuel for heating. This weakens the already limited Lebanese vegetation cover.
The production and transport of Lebanese charcoal are suspended. Pruning permits are frozen for the current period because it is about preserving the balance of agriculture in Lebanon.
Increased Surveillance for Lebanese Mountains
Compliance with these Lebanese directives is being monitored. A cross-ministerial collaboration is active in Lebanon. Forest services and security forces are working together. Units are monitoring forest massifs. They intervene in the Akkar and Chouf regions. The objective is to stop the degradation of ancient Lebanese trees.
The preservation of Lebanese forests is an ecological priority. It directly influences the microclimate and guarantees the protection of water sources. It is a condition for the sustainability of the habitat. Every citizen can contribute through their vigilance.
The Crucial Role of Lebanese Civil Society
Local associations are acting for prevention, and citizen collectives are forming in villages. They participate in the surveillance of Lebanese forests in their region. This mobilization testifies to a rise in awareness. Local actors are involved in land management because the forest domain is considered a common good.
These Lebanese citizen actions complement public measures. Furthermore, they demonstrate a will not to depend solely on the State, representing a responsibility toward future generations.
A Vision for the Lebanon of Tomorrow
At Baynetna.media, we continue our observation work. We analyze developments in Lebanese territory with rigor. Agriculture in Lebanon constitutes a foundation for reconstruction, contributing to the emergence of a more stable economy. The goal is to achieve a more balanced system.
We believe in the power of local cooperation. The future of the Lebanese countryside is shaped by today’s actions.
The goal is a functional and preserved country.
Sources
The data in this article come from official reports and sectoral studies on Lebanese production:
