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AMMAN
​Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority, Hisham Al-Haysa, affirmed the Authority's keenness to monitor the situations of farmers in the Ghor regions and support them in confronting challenges and emergency conditions affecting the agricultural sector.
​During his inspection tour on Saturday of the damage caused to citrus farms in the Al-Mashare' area in the Northern Jordan Valley district due to recent weather conditions, Al-Haysa emphasized the importance of direct communication with farmers and listening to their needs and observations to enhance the response to their challenges.
​In the presence of MP Ali Al-Ghazawi, Al-Haysa stated that the agricultural sector constitutes a fundamental pillar of the national economy and achieving food security. He noted that it receives significant attention from the Authority, which works to provide a suitable environment for sustaining agricultural activity, enhancing water resource efficiency, and supporting farmers to continue production and overcome exceptional circumstances.
​For his part, President of the Jordanian Citrus Association, Abdul Rahman Al-Ghazawi, appreciated Al-Haysa's visit, stressing its importance in conducting an on-site assessment of the extent of damage inflicted on citrus farms as a result of the recent weather conditions.
​Source: Rum News Agency