Minister of Agriculture inspects farms affected by recent weather conditions in the Jordan Valley
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The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Saeb Abdul Halim Al-Khraisha, conducted a field inspection tour in the Jordan Valley area on Thursday to assess the damages to the agricultural sector and farms due to the recent weather conditions that affected the region.
During the tour, the Minister met with farmers in the Ramah and Sweimeh areas, reviewed the damages there, and instructed the relevant agriculture directors to prepare the required reports to tally the damages and proceed with the necessary measures according to the applicable instructions. He also listened to the main problems and challenges they faced due to the low atmospheric pressure, affirming the government and ministry's keenness to stand by the farmers and provide the necessary support to mitigate the effects of these damages and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production.
Al-Khraisha pointed out that technical staff and specialized committees in all ministry directorates have been directed to immediately begin assessing the damages and provide a comprehensive evaluation and estimation of the damages. He stressed that the field committees tasked with assessing the damages should complete their work as quickly as possible in the coming days. He noted that the evaluation will include detailed reports on the affected areas and the types of damaged crops. Al-Khraisha also emphasized the importance of strengthening agricultural protection and insurance mechanisms to face climate changes and emergency weather conditions, expressing his appreciation for the farmers' great efforts in supporting and enhancing national food security.
For their part, the farmers in the Jordan Valley appreciated this field and prompt visit, expressing their hope for completing the compensation procedures, and affirming their continued supply of the local market with agricultural products despite the difficulties and exceptional circumstances.
