Raphael DEBBANE - Debanne Freres sal - Lebanon/Syria

September 2002

What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the agricultural sector in the markets in which your company operates?

The various climatic areas of the region help produce crops all year round. Besides, the main handicap is the difficulty to get the agricultural produce to the customer in the consumer market. Land and sea transports need to be improved a lot.

Over production of some crops is a serious burden and this delicate and important subject needs to be addressed much more professionally by all the actors (public & private) .

The gaps in the distribution chain do not encourage our farmers to diversify the varieties they grow. Help from international organizations is very crucial.

 

 

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