AMMAN — Agriculture Minister Khalid Hneifat highlighted the
significant financial support provided to the livestock sector in Jordan, with
annual allocations for livestock feed, such as barley and bran, amounting to
around JD100 million.
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The minister, on Saturday, discussed the Kingdom’s unique
position in supporting substantial numbers of sheep, goats, cows, camels, and
horses compared to other countries in the region.
Jordan, he said, may be the only country in the region that
supports such amounts.
Veterinary services and vaccination efforts
According to Hala News, Hneifat also outlined the
government's efforts to ensure the well-being and health of livestock. He
mentioned the establishment of three veterinary centers in strategic locations,
namely Al-Ramtha, the Jawa area in the capital, and the province of Al-Tafileh.
Additionally, he said, plans are underway to appoint 60
veterinary doctors to support the existing technical staff.
The minister stressed the importance of providing periodic vaccines
and vaccinations to prevent and control epidemics that could impact the
livestock population.
Self-sufficiency targets in animal products
Hneifat shared the government's goals for achieving self-sufficiency
in various animal products.
He revealed that Jordan currently boasts 80 percent
self-sufficiency in poultry, more than 100 percent in eggs, and 30 percent in
red meat. The minister emphasized the ministry's dedication to enhancing self-sufficiency
levels by directing funding towards the livestock industry.
Interest-free loans
To support the red meat sector and bolster production, the
government is offering interest-free loans amounting to JD20 million to cattle,
sheep, and goat breeders and fatteners.
This initiative aims to increase the domestic production of
red meat. Furthermore, the government is working to facilitate imports of red
meat to meet consumer demand, aligning with the prevailing supply and demand
conditions in the market.
Hneifat acknowledged the challenges faced by Jordan's
livestock industry, particularly in achieving self-sufficiency in red meat
production.
Factors such as climate change, reduced rainfall, water
scarcity, and feed shortages pose obstacles to increasing domestic production.
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