AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday
called for establishing agricultural training centers across Jordan to build
the capacities of farmers and empower them to use technology to increase
production while ensuring the best utilization of resources, a Royal Court
statement issued on Wednesday said.
اضافة اعلان
At a meeting with representatives of the agricultural sector
at Al
Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah stressed the need to identify the
sector’s priorities and the obstacles facing progress, in order to implement
more projects and better serve farmers and create job opportunities.
His Majesty also noted the importance of enhancing
public-private partnerships in the agricultural sector, the statement said.
The attendees provided suggestions on ways to develop the
sector, which is vital to food security.
Prime Minister
Bisher Khasawneh, Director of the Office of
His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat, and Water
Minister Mohammad Najjar attended the meeting.
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