National Development Agency signs contract for National Food Sovereignty Project in Benghazi
via Libya Herald2 min read
The National Development Agency NDA announced the signing of a contract in Benghazi for the "National Food Sovereignty Project – 1,000 Centre Pivot Irrigation Circuits." The signing ceremony, themed "Towards sustainable food sufficiency," included international partners and representatives from implementing companies such as Farm Tech, Valley, New Holland, Global Grain Solution, and Expert Farmer, as well as representatives from AmCham Libya and the US Embassy. This project aims to establish modern center pivot irrigation systems across vast agricultural areas, increasing agricultural production and improving water resource efficiency to enhance Libya's food security. Following the ceremony, NDA Director General Mahmoud Al-Farjani met with FarmTech and its partners to discuss implementation arrangements and ensure the project's launch adheres to approved technical standards. The NDA stated that this initiative reflects its commitment to strategic projects with direct impact, fostering international cooperation, and utilizing modern expertise and technologies for sustainable development in Libya.
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