Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives
Summary
Mohammad al-Halabi, a farmer from Gaza, lost his large farmland after it was destroyed in February 2024 during Israeli military actions. He now tends a small rented plot to grow crops for his family, while much of Gaza’s agricultural land and water sources remain damaged, severely reducing food production in the region.Key Facts
- Mohammad al-Halabi previously farmed about 40,000 square meters in northern Gaza but lost it due to destruction in February 2024.
- His large farmland was bulldozed and is now covered with rubble and war remnants, needing major repairs before it can be farmed again.
- Al-Halabi currently farms a small 300-square-meter plot in Nuseirat, growing limited crops mostly for family use.
- Over 87% of Gaza’s agricultural land and greenhouses have been destroyed.
- About 8,700 agricultural wells and 7,748 animal farms have also been damaged or destroyed.
- Annual vegetable and fruit production in Gaza fell sharply from 524,000 tonnes to around 20,000 tonnes.
- Gaza’s Ministry of Agriculture says damaged farmland needs soil healing, repaired water and irrigation, and fresh seeds and equipment to restart farming.
- These damages are making it harder for farmers to earn a living and for the local market to have enough fresh produce.
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