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Lebanon is still in a food crisis a year after the port explosion. Here's how organic farms are tackling the problem.

Name: Lebanon is still in a food crisis a year after the port explosion. Here's how organic farms are tackling the problem.
Uploaded: 2021-06-26T00:20:11+05:30
Duration: T05M01S
Channel: Insider
Description: Lebanon is still in a food crisis a year after the port explosion. Here's how organic farms are tackling the problem. Video

Yasmina Hatem,Lisa Desai,Tam Hunt,Havovi CooperJun 26, 2021, 00:43 IST

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A deadly explosion in Beirut last year destroyed the city's port and plunged Lebanon into a food crisis.
Now, organic farms are ramping up production of vegetables, grains, and poultry to get Lebanon back on track.
Until recently, Lebanon imported 80% of its basic goods. But during the crisis, growing locally has become a priority.