A disaster that threatens Lebanon … and a significant rise in prices after July 15

A catastrophe threatens Lebanon ... and a significant rise in prices after July 15!

In a winter that did not carry the usual water good, he faces Lebanon Agricultural disaster Real with summer 2025.

It is expected to witness this season Unprecedented drynessIt will be reflected directly on Lebanese agriculture On the one hand,

On Prices of vegetables and fruits On the other hand, in the absence of the state from any actual support or intervention plan.

Dehydration is beaten early … and the soil deserts

The gathering president warns Farmers in the BekaaIbrahim Tarshishi, that signs Drought in Lebanon She appeared early this year, although we are still in the beginning of June.

He adds: “From June 21, which is the longest day of the year, the daytime hours will increase, and the temperatures rise to overcome the 37 and 38 degrees, which strengthens the desertification and speeds up the soil.”

Tarshishi also explains that this High heat Not just dries the ground,

It even increases the need for crops to water, while that Water is not available،

Which threatens to lose a large part of Agricultural production Even before he actually starts.

The cost of irrigation rises … and the farmer suffers

Farmers complain that the state has not provided any real support, but rather the clay was more than raising Diesel taxIt is a vital component in the operation of water pumps.

Even those who invested in Solar energy They cannot count on it completely, and they have to reduce irrigation to the minimum loss of full loss.

Tarshishi is expected to be affected by more than 50% of production this year.

Where it will be Quality is low And the quantities are few, which means that The Lebanese farmer is the biggest loser.

Why are the prices currently low despite everything?

“Many people ask why the prices of vegetables and fruits are still low?

The reason is simple, we are at the height Coastal productionAs the coast areas provide large quantities of tomatoes, eggplant and summer vegetables.

He adds: “But when the production is transferred to the Bekaa, as is happening now,

We note that each variety enters the market at a high price first due to the lack of supply, then it gradually decreases.

An example of this: beans began with 150 to 200 thousand pounds, then fell to 15 or 20 thousand, a price that does not cover up to the cost of pounds.

From July 15: Prices start to rise

Tarshishi warns that The dangerous transition period It will be between today and July 15, where the products coming from the Bekaa will begin to decline in terms of Quality and quantity،

This inevitably leads to High prices after this dateEspecially in the varieties of vegetables that depend on abundant amounts of irrigation, which are currently not available.

Fruits are in danger … and export is threatened

Tarshishi indicates that the reality Summer fruits Like grapes, apples and peachings will be much more difficult than vegetables, because these species depend on External export.

This year, the cost will be exorbitant, and production is less than usual Rain water shortageWhich will be reflected on Product quality And its export return.

Warning against using wastewater

In light of talking about Irrigation of crops with wastewater in the BekaaTarshishi explains that this matter is “completely rejected”, stressing that he informed all the parties concerned with the seriousness of this behavior.

And he stresses that Public Prosecution, Governor and security services In the event of a permanent alert to prevent any farms from using this water, and holding those who disagree.