صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Tripoli –The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) revealed that cereal production in Libya will decline during the year 2026 to about 150,000 tons, recording a decline of approximately 20% compared to the average production during the past five years, as a result of the continued impact of climate fluctuations and weak rainfall.
The organization’s report explained that the improvement in rainfall during the month of March 2026 was not sufficient to compensate for the recorded deficit, as precipitation rates remained below normal levels, especially in the eastern region, including Jabal Akhdar, which is one of the most important grain-producing areas in the country.
The FAO expected Libya’s needs for grain imports during the 2026-2027 season to rise to about 3.3 million tons, an increase estimated at about 7% compared to the average, while wheat imports are expected to reach about 1.5 million tons, meaning more than 40% of total grain imports, an increase of approximately 12% above the usual rate.
The report indicated that food inflation in Libya rose by 18% on an annual basis during the month of May 2026, mainly due to the decline in the value of the Libyan dinar by about 15% compared to last year, which was reflected in the prices of imported foodstuffs.
The United Nations stressed that limited funding continues to hamper humanitarian aid programs directed to the most vulnerable families, noting that the continuing political and economic challenges in the country continue to affect food security, livelihoods, and access to basic services.
Source:“My press”
