FAFS’ Dean Mohtar discusses the status of agriculture in Lebanon and its potential in an article by the Daily Star entitled Agriculture as catalyst for growth, jobs. He discusses the importance of agriculture in a society, and the steps needed to take to ensure a healthy economic future, by also providing foods that benefit the population. Having this agriculture sector in countries allows them to offer an abundance of jobs for citizens, as well as to create a more affordable, healthier food supply for the country.
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The article was also featured in L’Orient le Jour, click here for the French article.