Although agriculture is the second-largest sector in the economy, Libya depends on imports in most foods. Climatic conditions and poor soils limit farm output, and domestic food production meets about 25% of demand. Domestic conditions limit output, while income and population growth have increased food consumption.[1] [2] Because of low rainfall, agricultural projects like the Kufra Oasis rely on underground water sources.[1][2] Libya's primary agricultural water source remains the Great Man-made River (GMMR), but significant resources are being invested in desalinization research to meet growing demand. Libyan agricultural projects and policies are overseen by a General Inspector; there is no Ministry of Agriculture, per se.[3]
- ^ a b Zurqani, Hamdi A.; Mikhailova, Elena A.; Post, Christopher J.; Mark, Schlautman J.; Elhawej, Azzeddin R. (May 18, 2019). "A Review of Libyan Soil Databases for Use within an Ecosystem Services Framework". Land. 8 (5): 82. doi:10.3390/land8050082.
- ^ a b Zurqani, Hamdi A. (2021). The Soils of Libya, World Soils Book Series. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG. p. 250. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-66368-1. ISBN 978-3030663674.
- ^ Doing Business In LIBYA: A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies, March, 2006