disaster
oPt: Gaza Strip’s agriculture and livestock sectors show early signs of recovery amid widespread destruction
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
. However, most of the greenhouse infrastructure – more than 81 percent – remains damaged and out of production, severely limiting farmers’ capacity to grow food for a population in desperate need. The assessment found that approximately 24 hectares of damaged greenhouses were rehabilitated between
Why this matters
The recovery of Gaza's agriculture and livestock sectors is crucial for the population's food security, given the extensive damage to cropland and infrastructure. With 87 percent of Gaza's cropland still damaged, the rehabilitation of greenhouses and increase in small ruminant population are positive signs, but the overall damage remains severe. The concentration of rehabilitation efforts in areas like Khan Yunis Governorate, where farmers have regained access to their land, highlights the importance of secure access to resources and land for agricultural recovery. The significant damage and losses incurred by the agrifood system, estimated at $1.44 billion and $1.46 billion respectively, underscore the need for sustained emergency support and investment in the sector. As farmers continue to face challenges in accessing inputs and land, targeted assistance from organizations like the FAO will be essential to support their efforts to restore production and improve food availability in the Gaza Strip.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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