Agriculture and Rural Empowerment - ARE Program

In a year full of challenges, ARE supported over 6,000 farmers and 554 herders in adopting better practices, boosting productivity by 140% at farms and 22% at firms. Together, we’re building a stronger agricultural sector for Lebanon!

Tomato production in Lebanon faces significant challenges, from high costs and sub-optimal yields to reduced investments due to the economic crisis. Farmers in Keserwan, for instance, lose 12% of their harvest due to improper practices and outdated tools.

To address these issues, the USAID-funded ARE Activity has partnered with Daccache Greenline SARL to boost local tomato production and improve value chain efficiency. Through contract farming, technical assistance on agricultural best practices, and co-investments in modern equipment—like the recently delivered shredder for composting—this partnership enhances quality, reduces costs, and supports import substitution.

This initiative aims to increase farm-level production by 30%, create 25 jobs, and improve the livelihoods of 90 individuals, with 57% of workers being women and 50% youth. Together, we’re advancing food security and sustainable farming in Lebanon! 🌍✨