AMMAN — The
Jordanian government is actively seeking to
promote and enhance the sustainability of the fish farming sector, from
production to marketing, according to
Agriculture Minister Khaled Al-Hnaifat.
اضافة اعلان
In a meeting with fish farming associations within the
country on Monday, September 11, the minister outlined a comprehensive plan to
consolidate the sector into a single major hub, encompassing manufacturing
stages to enable the refrigeration and freezing of products and catering to
local market demands.
Empowering local markets
Hnaifat said that Jordan presently imports approximately
16,000 tonnes of fish annually, but he anticipates that with proper
organization and the provision of desired quantities and varieties of river
fish, local production could meet domestic market requirements, Jordan News
Agency, Petra reported.
The ministry is firmly committed to supporting the endeavors
of individuals and associations, offering financial aid of JD100,000,
low-interest loans of up to JD500,000, and facilitating connections with
investors to establish production lines that foster expansion and consistent
marketing efforts.
Furthermore, the ministry has formulated plans to bolster
the
central fish market by financing specific processing routes and
establishing a marketing platform dedicated to supporting the sector's growth.
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