National Development Committee

NDC's Vision

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)

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NDC's Approach

The 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:

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Grains & Legumes: First Growth of Planted Fields (Updated 7 Jan. 2022)

Eleven 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

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Natural Feed for Poultry, Cattle, Fish, and Bird Pets (Updated 7 January 2022)

NDC 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.

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Concepts for Project Portfolio - 2022

The 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

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Interim Annual Report 2021

The 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

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Budget Summary 2021

NDC Expenses August 2020 - December 2021 Expenses in $ and LBP are additive

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OVERVIEW

GOAL Implement a plan for sustainable agricultural development of strategic plant and animal products, essential for food security in the Lebanese society

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GENERAL PLAN

In the absence of an effective government system, economic turmoil, and financial hardships, it was critical to turn into the grassroots of where reshaping of agricultural economic drivers should begin: the farmer

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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

As the extent of strategic shortfall in domestic production of a product is determined, a ten-year action plan of multiple progression / expansion stages is outlined to boost its domestic production

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PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURAL REVIVAL IN LEBANON

The NDC seeks a wide array of partnerships in implementing projects, and believes that for agricultural development to be sustainable, it has to involve a large coalition of organizations and co-ops, and a broad network of partner farmers, integrating their efforts into a common long-term plan

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PROJECTS SUMMARY

Projects initiated by NDC or its partners will be pursued by the "Partnership for Agricultural Revival in Lebanon"

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Grains and Pulses

This program aims to expand domestic production of grains and pulses in Lebanon. Food security of these strategic products is enhanced through progressive increase in strategic reserves and reduction in imports.

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Poultry

This program aims to introduce dual purpose chicken for farmer's homestead growing using natural feed. The objectives are to establish food security of two key dietary items: broiler meat and eggs; that are higher in quality and yield, to support livestock sustainability and added income to farmers

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Animal Natural Feed

The program aims to introduce natural feed as a major component of poultry, cattle, and pond fish diet. Two key components of emphasis are green feed through sprouting of grains and legumes and production of mealworms as a high protein supplement. Other components such as algae and leftover vegetables, fruits, and home scraps are also being explored.

Seasonal Vegetables & Fruits

This program aims to establish model nurseries across Lebanon, to provide comprehensive support to farmers through quality seedlings, soil testing and related guidance, training workshops, technical support, and experimental lots for new varieties.

Dairy Production and Veterinary Services

This program aims to support existing small and medium scale dairy operation to optimize the quality and volume of their products and improve production efficiency through machinery and automation. Increasing herd size and supportive veterinary preventative and management services are the means for sustainable higher production, herd safety and expansion through breeding.

Fish: Marine and Ponds

The program aims to expand production of marine fish by improving means and tools of domestic fishermen; and pond grown fish of large, medium, and small scale.

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The National Development Committee (NDC) was established 1982 in Lebanon, as a Non-Profit organization – License number 59/A.D. NDC’s central mission is to promote a model for integrated community development through concurrent advancement of agriculture, health, education, technical training, and socioeconomic support.

The Agricultural Revival Program (ARP) was launched in July 2020 in response to the severe economic turmoil in Lebanon. The key economic impairment was identified by ARP as heavy dependence on consumption of strategic agricultural products through importation of goods.

The program model of ARP is a long-term plan for agricultural development based on increased domestic productivity targeting small and medium scale farmers resulting in bolstering societal food security, family income, and improved practices through training, factual knowledge, and improved effective technical skills.

The NDC is a civil organization, non-political, non-sectarian, non-discriminatory; operates at the human level, respectful of all religious, social, or cultural affiliations, but does not accept such interferences in its operations. The NDC endeavors to enhance the productive and equal role of women in the society and its ranks are free of any gender limitations.

The NDC acts with the belief that for agricultural development to be sustainable, it has to involve a large coalition of organizations and co-ops, to reach at the grassroots level, a broad network of partner farmers to integrate their efforts into a common long-term plan. A first step was to coordinate the formation of "Partnership for Agricultural Revival in Lebanon", which include 14 partner organizations and agricultural co-ops, and is open to be inclusive of all entities with serious field-based involvement in agricultural production.

The ten-year plan of the Revival Agricultural Program conforms with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals - 2030, and endeavors to align its project targets and performance measures with those outlined by the SDG 2030.