Faraj for the benefit of the farmers of the North and Akkar: “The Regie” successfully accomplishes its mission

The Lebanese Tobacco and Tobacco Inventory Administration (Regie) announced today, Tuesday, the completion of the process of purchasing tobacco crops in the entire governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar, according to the approved mechanism for receiving production, in a step aimed at supporting farmers in light of the difficult economic challenges facing the agricultural sector in Lebanon and affecting their livelihoods and the continuity of their production.

In a statement issued by it, the administration expressed its appreciation for the great efforts made by the work team in charge of receiving the crops, noting that completing the process in the established manner contributed to achieving broad satisfaction among the ranks of farmers.

For its part, the Syndicate of Tobacco and Tobacco Growers in the North and Akkar confirmed that the purchase process was completed without any significant obstacles, praising the great cooperation shown by the “Regie” administration and the administrative facilities it provided to facilitate the delivery procedures.

The union thanked the officials in the administration, led by its president and general manager, Engineer Nassif Saqlawi, in addition to the employees, reporters, and experts who contributed to the completion of the mission, appreciating the administration’s quick response to the farmers’ demands and its directives that enhanced cooperation between all parties concerned.

The union stressed the importance of maintaining the interactive and complementary relationship between the Regie administration, the union and farmers, to ensure continued effective coordination in addressing issues related to tobacco production and marketing.

The process of receiving crops is considered a turning point in the agricultural cycle of tobacco, as it is closely linked to marketing production and securing basic income for farmers, especially in rural areas where this agriculture represents a vital economic activity. The completion of this stage in the north and Akkar confirms the regularity of the agricultural season despite the serious challenges imposed by the economic crisis and the high cost of production on the Lebanese agricultural sector.