The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the workshop “Building Trust and Practical Planning” for the Value Chain Group of Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables in Aley District. The workshop, organized by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), took place in the town of Ghabboun.
As part of a two-year project aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices, the workshop gathered experts, local farmers, and project coordinators to discuss innovative solutions, share knowledge, and outline future steps. The session highlighted the importance of collaboration, training, and resource-sharing to support agricultural communities.
Lebanon has six main crop production regions, with vegetables primarily cultivated in four: the coastal area, North Lebanon/Akkar Plain/Upper Mount Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the mountain regions. The remaining two crop regions are the western slope of Anti-Lebanon and the southern hills.
Nearly all greenhouses in Lebanon are dedicated to vegetable production. A typical single tunnel greenhouse measures approximately 8 meters wide and 41.5 meters long (about 330 m²) and relies on passive ventilation. Some adapted tunnel structures incorporate double doors and side nets for enhanced ventilation, while larger greenhouses require active climate control to maintain optimal growing conditions.
The main greenhouse-grown vegetable crops in Lebanon include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, lettuce, and iceberg lettuce. While greenhouse farming enables year-round production, some regions experience seasonal interruptions due to high summer temperatures.
The workshop provided valuable insights into sustainable greenhouse farming, and SPNL looks forward to the positive impact of this initiative in the coming years.
