Crown Prince visits model farm in Mafraq, briefed on its use of modern technology
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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Regent, visited on Tuesday the Al-Zaben model farms in Mafraq Governorate.
The Crown Prince was briefed on the farm's experience in employing scientific research and modern agricultural technologies to improve production quality and optimize water consumption.
During a tour of the farm, His Royal Highness listened to a briefing by its owner, Eng. Abdullah Al-Zaben, on the products of the farm, which spans over 1,300 dunums and produces around 250 varieties of fruit. The farm utilizes modern irrigation systems and techniques to reduce water evaporation, and features facilities for research and development, packaging, and storage.
The Crown Prince commended the level of agricultural production, which reflects the ability of Jordanian expertise to develop advanced farming methods, pointing to the importance of replicating successful experiences in water resource management and boosting local production.
His Royal Highness underscored the importance of sustaining the supply of agricultural produce to the local market at the highest quality.