AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Monday visited
three farms that utilize modern agricultural methods in the northern and
central Jordan Valley, according to a
Royal Court statement.
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During a tour of the farms, one of which is
owned by the
Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, King Abdullah commended the efforts
exerted by the farm owners and highlighted the ability of Jordanian farmers to
compete regionally and globally.
(Photo: Royal Court)
His Majesty urged the
Ministry of Agriculture
to support farmers and small farming projects to increase their production
capacity and export levels, noting the value of learning from global
experiences while taking into account local needs.
The King stressed the importance of food security
and boosting national food reserves, as well as adopting modern cost-effective
farming methods in the Jordan Valley.
All three farms utilize modern agricultural
methods to bolster production, meeting local market demand and exporting to
Arab and foreign markets.
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