NDC envisions a long-term plan for sustainable agricultural development in Lebanon that relies on regenerative agriculture principles and methodologies, en-route to achieving societal food security and domestic production of strategic reserves for basic food items of the Lebanese diet. (Updated 18 February 2022)
Learn MoreThe National Development Committee - NDC, has an evolutionary approach to address a stressful situation affecting farmers due to the economic downturn in Lebanon. The approach can be summarized in the following diagram:
Learn MoreEleven farmers in Nabatiyeh - Khiyam - Wazzani - Ein Ebel - Memis (Hasbaya) - SoukElkhan (Hasbaya) - KfarQouk (Rachaya) - Dhaniyeh - Eyaat (Baalbek) are planting wheat, barley, chickpeas, and lentils: both for crop expansion, consumption, and production of green feed
Learn MoreNDC natural feed operation is currently focused on two components: green feed (sprouted seeds) and mealworm Green sprouts are excellent feed for poultry, cattle, and fish; that enhances quality and taste and vitamin, fiber, and mineral content Mealworm is an excellent source of protein, enzymes, and fatty acids, used in poultry, fish, and bird/reptile pets.
Learn MoreThe NDC has established its project portfolio for the year 2022. The attached document provides the guiding concepts for that portfolio. A brief project summary can be shared upon request. Detailed proposal of each project in the list is ready to submit for funding consideration
Learn MoreThe grains and legumes project was launched in October 2020 and harvest collected and processed in 2021 Two projects were piloted in 2021: Production of natural feed and poultry
Learn MoreNDC Expenses August 2020 - December 2021 Expenses in $ and LBP are additive
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