Chehayeb launches the Agency for Local Development to support agriculture in South Lebanon

The Agency for Local Development in South Lebanon was launched at the end of last week during an event held in Tyre under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture, Akram Chehayeb and with the participation of key figures and municipal heads in the region.  In his keynote address, Chehayeb underline the important role that the agency can play in supporting agriculture and agricultural production and in facilitating the return of the youth to work in their land.  He noted that the plan of the Ministry focuses on setting a clear path for developing agriculture and quality agricultural production and in securing food safety so as to enhance competitiveness and to assist in accessing new markets.
 
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 14 October 2014