Jordanian exports on the up...

Fresh produce sendings from Jordan are expanding, according to farm minister Mustafa Qrunfleh. The minister told national daily The Jordan Times that total agricultural exports are expected to be worth more than JD500 million (£355m) this year as planted area of fruit and vegetables expands and partnerships with the private sector increase. The minister said: “The development programmes to support agricultural exports have played great role in this regard.”As part of these programmes, the ministry has trained 33 agricultural engineers in post harvest and other export techniques including packaging and logistics, said the minister. “These programmes provide direct support to the small and medium-size enterprises which are willing to export their products to international markets.”Qrunfleh said his ministry valued the USAID-funded Tatweer Project for organising several workshops and seminars to promote the export of farm products to foreign markets. According to statistics released by him, the export of main farm products declined to JD342m in 2006 from JD460m in 2005 and JD436m in 2004.
20.09.07