Syria Secures Beef Lifeline: Minister Badr Woos Global Investors to Halt Smuggling and Revive Livestock

Syria is making a major push to stabilize its food supply! Agriculture Minister Dr. Amjad Badr held a high-stakes meeting with investors from the "Rasem Trading Company" and the Brazilian giant "Minerva" to forge a crucial partnership. Their central focus: importing high-quality beef and launching specialized cattle-fattening farms across the country.

Source: sana.sy

Crucially, the government aims to activate direct import mechanisms designed to immediately curb illicit smuggling and ensure a steady availability of affordable meat in the domestic market. Minister Badr strongly affirmed the government’s dedication to developing Syria's vital livestock sector, recognizing the country's desperate need for these investments.

He explained that these ventures are part of an integrated national program intended to secure feed resources, provide essential production requirements, and ultimately strengthen national food security.

The Ministry is actively working to prepare the necessary infrastructure and provide a suitable investment environment. Minister Badr emphasized that the private sector is a key partner in launching practical steps that will both support overall livestock development and significantly raise local production levels.