AMMAN — The
Minister of Agriculture Khaled
Hneifat, stated that there is no legal mechanism preventing vegetable traders
from exporting to Israel. However, he advised them to be more considerate in
these circumstances, emphasizing that the local agricultural sector is not
significantly affected by regional and global ramifications, Al-Mamlaka TV
reported.
اضافة اعلان
Hneifat stressed the vital role of the
agricultural sector, contributing around 20 percent to Jordan's economy and
supporting employment, poverty reduction, rural development, and women's
empowerment.
Regarding the National Plan for Sustainable
Agriculture, Hneifat highlighted that it has been adopted by the private
sector, involving Jordanian farmers, noting the plan's achievements and its
role in building agricultural infrastructure.
Additionally, Hneifat discussed the sector's
broader impact beyond its direct contributions, involving related industries.
About 15 percent of Jordan's workforce is engaged in agriculture, which
includes permanent, seasonal, family, and migrant workers. Regarding
agricultural financing, he mentioned the
Agricultural Credit Institutions’
(ACC) qualitative shift in the past two years, especially in 2023, with its
loan portfolio reaching approximately JD115 million. The positive trend
includes lending around JD160 million to Jordanian farmers in the past two
years, with JD60 million provided without interest to encourage hydroponic and
aquaponic farming to self-sufficiency.
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