Olive farmers in Koura call for a crackdown on smuggling and protection of local production

The Olive Farmers Association in Koura said that “at the height of the olive harvest season, the Lebanese market is flooded with smuggled foreign olive oil and olives.” It said in a statement: “The Lebanese farmer is unable to sell his oil, despite the exorbitant costs, high fuel prices, and the small quantity of oil produced this year. Therefore…”