Lebanon’s wheat production has suffered severe damage as farmland in the south and the Bekaa Valley faces destruction linked to the ongoing conflict with Israel, according to agricultural officials and local authorities. The war has disrupted cultivation and harvesting cycles across key grain-producing regions, with officials warning that the damage extends beyond immediate crop losses to the broader agricultural ecosystem. Lebanese agriculture ministry estimates cited by local media indicate that thousands of hectares of wheat and other crops have been affected, compounding a sector already weakened by economic crisis and limited resources.
Environmental and agricultural experts say the destruction of farmland, irrigation networks and soil structure poses long-term risks to food security in a country heavily dependent on imports. Residents in affected areas report abandoned fields and damaged infrastructure, while farmers’ associations have called for international assessment and support. Israeli officials have not commented specifically on the wheat crop allegations, and independent verification of the extent of damage remains constrained by access and security conditions. The developments have drawn attention from international humanitarian and agricultural organizations monitoring the conflict’s impact on civilian livelihoods and regional food systems.
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